Transfer - Urawa strengthen with Yamane, Seko moves

Kuala Lumpur: Urawa Red Diamonds have bolstered their squad with the signing of two experienced players in Miki Yamane and Tatsuki Seko.

The 2006 J1 League champions have started their new campaign in underwhelming fashion, losing their opening two matches but head coach Cho Kwi-jae will now have an improved arsenal at his disposal.

Yamane, Seko bolster Urawa

Full-back Yamane spent the last three years with LA Galaxy in Major League Soccer, having previously turned out for Shonan Bellmare and Kawasaki Frontale.

The 32-year-old will be expected to plug a defence that has conceded four goals in the defeats to Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Gamba Osaka.

Seko, meanwhile, also makes a return to Japan from abroad having played two seasons with English side Stoke City.

The 28-year-old defensive midfielder was a valued member of the Stoke side, making 68 appearances over the course of two seasons in the English Championship.

Nassaji let Eiri, Taheri go

FC Nassaji bid goodbye to two young talents with the departure of Danial Eiri and Kasra Taheri to Persepolis FC and Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan SC respectively.

Centre-back Eiri is 22 while forward Taheri is two years younger.

Batshuayi inks deal with Abha

Former Chelsea FC striker Michy Batshuayi will be donning the colours of Abha Club in the Saudi Pro League.

The 32-year-old played for Eintracht Frankfurt last season but only scored once and he has joined a team that started their new Saudi Pro League campaign with a 2-1 defeat to Al Hazem.

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