Despite indications from Seattle Sounders President of Soccer Garth Lagerwey that his club would wait for final word on Clint Dempsey’s health before signing a Designated Player, that doesn’t mean they’ve entirely stopped looking. Word comes via MLSItalia.com that Hiroshi Kiyotake’s agent will try to convince the player to make the move to Seattle.
Currently at Sevilla FC in Spain, the Japanese attacking midfielder moved from Hannover 96 in the summer of 2016. In September, Lagerwey indicated Kiyotake chose the Spanish power over the Sounders.
But despite troubles seeing the field for Sevilla, (nine appearances in all competitions, one goal, one assist) Kiyotake remains part of Japan’s World Cup Qualifying roster.