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D.C. United introduced the acquisition of Japanese defender/midfielder Kimito Nono on Wednesday.
Nono, 24, arrives from the Kashima Antlers of Japan’s top-flight J1 League and is signed by means of 2028-29 with an choice for 2029-30. He will occupy a world roster slot.
‘Kimito has been an excellent participant for Kashima Antlers the previous couple of seasons and has established himself as among the best right-sided gamers within the J League,’ stated Dr. Erkut Sogut, D.C. United’s managing director of soccer operations.
‘He performs each proper again and proper midfield, and that versatility is one thing we worth extremely. He combines defensive reliability with distinctive attacking instincts. We are excited to welcome him to our membership and look ahead to seeing the influence he’ll make on the sector.’Nono recorded 13 objectives and three assists in 87 appearances throughout all competitions over the previous three seasons with the Kashima Antlers. He made the league’s Best XI in 2024 and helped the workforce win the J1 League title in 2025.
–Field Level Media