RCD Mallorca has announced the departure of Takuma Asano, who joins Sanfrecce Hiroshima in Japan. The 31-year-old player returns to his home country after a decade in Europe.

Takuma Asano played for RCD Mallorca for one season, but now seeks a new challenge in his home country.

The Japanese player had played for several teams in Germany, including Hannover 96, VfB Stuttgart, and VfL Bochum.

The departure of Takuma Asano is a blow to RCD Mallorca, which is currently 18th in La Liga with 42 points.

StatisticValue
League position18th
Points42
Goals scored47
Goals conceded57

RCD Mallorca will have to find a replacement for Takuma Asano in the transfer market.

The team has a goal difference of -10 and is 52 points behind leaders Barcelona.

The next season will be a challenge for RCD Mallorca, which will have to fight to avoid relegation.