Sota Kitano is also attracting interest from FK Austria Wien. The club is reportedly interested in signing the young forward, who has been impressive in the Japanese first division and has international experience with the Japanese U20 national team.

Sota Kitano, a 20-year-old forward currently playing for the Japanese first division club Cerezo Osaka, is attracting interest from FC Red Bull Salzburg. According to the Japanese sports daily 'Sports Hochi', contact has already been made with Salzburg regarding a potential transfer. Kitano has played 64 times in the J1 League, scoring four goals and providing two assists in the current season. He has also played 15 times for the Japanese U20 national team, scoring three goals. Transfermarkt currently estimates his market worth at 450k euros.