Voetbal International reports that Koki Ogawa has officially left NEC for a return to Japan. The 29-year-old striker is moving immediately to Machida Zelvia. Ogawa's contract with NEC, which ran until mid-2027, was bought out by the leader of Japan. The striker joined NEC three years ago from Yokohama FC, scoring 33 goals and providing 5 assists in 92 matches for the club.

NEC has sold the 29-year-old Japanese striker Koki Ogawa to FC Machida Zelvia, a club in his home country. According to Voetbal International, NEC receives a little less than two million euros for Ogawa.

Koki Ogawa, a 29-year-old Japanese striker, is leaving NEC to join Machida Zelvia, the current leaders of the J1 League. It is reported that he will earn the highest salary ever for a Japanese player in that competition, though the exact salary and transfer fee are not being disclosed. Before this move, Ogawa had considered options in Europe and FC Midtjylland from Denmark was a concrete possibility, but the player decided a return to the J-League was the best option for him. At NEC, Bryan Linssen and Kaj Sierhuis were preferred over the Japanese international last season. The transfer is expected to be officially announced within one or two days. Ogawa has 18 caps and 11 goals for Japan. He joined NEC in July 2024 and his contract runs until June 2027. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value to be €2.00m.