Hannover 96 is interested in signing Kaito Mizuta, a 25-year-old Japanese left winger from Rot-Weiß Essen. His contract expires in the summer, which would make him available without a transfer fee. Mizuta has also stated he could imagine remaining at Essen. He told a regional newspaper that he enjoys playing for his current team and wants to achieve the club's goals before deciding on his future. In the current 3. Liga season, Mizuta has recorded 7 goals and 9 assists in 26 appearances, and his current valuation on Transfermarkt is €400k.