Kodai Sano discusses PSV career and World Cup ambitions

PSV Eindhoven midfielder Kodai Sano has discussed his professional development and future ambitions following his selection for the Japan national team. Sano reflected on a difficult period during the 2025/26 season when a potential transfer to Nottingham Forest, which included a €20 million offer, was rejected by his former club, NEC Nijmegen.

Sano described himself as a dynamic box-to-box player who enjoys the freedom to move forward from the number 6 position. Looking ahead, he expressed a strong desire to compete in the World Cup four years from now, specifically aiming to play alongside his brother, Kaishu Sano, in the Japan national team midfield.

Additionally, Sano shared his excitement regarding PSV's upcoming Champions League campaign. He noted the high quality of his teammates and expressed readiness to adapt to the elite level of competition as the club prepares to face major European opponents.