Japanese goalkeeper Step Again to the Premier League

TOKYO - Japanese goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima chance to try out hard the Premier League next season. Kawashima reported a step binding contract with West Bromwich Albion.

"All according to plan, and I just completed the transfer before the end of June," said Kawashima told Sankei Sports, Skysports quoted as saying on Wednesday (06/08/2011).

Kawashima deliver toughness Japan emerged as the Asian champions in January. His ability to dispel the round leather also he showed while playing without a goal in the game to face the Republic Ceska persahataban Tuesday.

Although the main Position must fight fight at West Brom, Kawashima willing to leave his club Lierse in Belgium League. "It is important to continue to play but of course the Premier Leagu have the highest level. Although I reserve goalkeeper at West Brom, I wanted to try it, "said Kawashima. "Very nice for me to play in that level."

If so join, Kawashima became the second Japanese player who played at West Brom, after the midfielder Junichi Inamoto.