Overview
- SC Freiburg has officially acquired Yuito Suzuki from Brøndby IF for a reported €7–8 million, marking one of the club's highest-ever transfer fees.
- Suzuki impressed at Brøndby with 23 goals and 15 assists in 69 matches, raising his market value from €600,000 to €7 million in under two years.
- The transfer boosts Freiburg's total spending for the upcoming season to over €15 million, reflecting the club's growing ambitions in the Bundesliga.
- Sporting director Jochen Saier highlighted Suzuki's speed, versatility, and combination of goal-scoring and playmaking as key attributes for strengthening Freiburg's attack.
- The arrival of Suzuki and other offensive signings suggests the likely departure of winger Ritsu Doan, who is reportedly attracting interest from Eintracht Frankfurt.