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Japanese midfielder Manaka Hayashi has signed for Juventus from Chicago Stars on a deal running until 2029, making her move into European football.
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Japanese midfielder Manaka Hayashi has completed a move to Juventus from Chicago Stars, penning a deal that runs until 30 June 2029. The 22-year-old's arrival marks her first step into European club football, as Soccerdonna reports.
Hayashi honed her talent at JFA Academy Fukushima before turning out for INAC Kobe Leonessa in Japan. A spell in the United States followed, where she featured for Oakland Soul and attended Santa Clara University.
She joined Chicago Stars in January 2025 and made her NWSL bow on 14 March that year against Orlando Pride. Across her debut season she racked up 17 appearances and one assist, before adding 21 more outings in the 2026 campaign ahead of her departure.
Hayashi's international pedigree is equally impressive. She first represented Japan at U16 level, helping the side clinch the AFC U16 Women's Championship in Thailand. Since 2023 she has worn the captain's armband for Japan's U20 team, leading them to runners-up finishes at both the U20 World Cup and the U20 Asian Cup in 2024.
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