Kotaro Uchino, a 20-year-old Japanese forward, is on the verge of joining Brøndby from Tsukuba University. Uchino revealed that he is moving to Brøndby, but Brøndby's football director, Benjamin Schmedes, indicated a preference to wait for the official signature before considering the transfer finalized. Uchino's 10-day trial with Brøndby in March was successful, leaving a favorable impression on the club. Despite receiving numerous offers, Uchino opted for Brøndby, a choice made significant by his university's restriction to a single option. While other clubs, particularly in Japan, showed interest in Uchino, he ultimately decided on Brøndby. Schmedes noted that the club has been eager to secure Uchino since his trial, acknowledging the competition from other clubs and highlighting the value Uchino brings with his character and skills. Uchino's transfer is regarded as an exciting development for Brøndby, with hopes that he will emulate the successful path of his compatriot, Yuito Suzuki, who became a prominent player for the club before moving to Freiburg.