Ito: "I want to stay a long time in Spain and help Real Valladolid get promoted"

Japanese forward Ito says he chose Valladolid to help the club win promotion to La Liga, turning down other offers.

Ryotaro Ito held a press conference after joining Real Valladolid, expressing his commitment to the club and its promotion ambitions. The Japanese forward said he received offers from other clubs but chose Valladolid because of its history and stature. He is currently recovering from an ankle problem and working to regain fitness under the club's medical team, hoping to be available for manager Fran Escribá soon.