Takefusa Kubo Explains Why He Rejected Barcelona Return to Join Real Madrid

​Real Madrid prodigy Takefusa Kubo has explained he joined the club as they had a long-term plan for his future in the Spanish capital, convincing him to reject his former side Barcelona before the start of the season. Kubo, who has been dubbed the Japanese Messi, spent time in Barcelona's infamous La Masia academy before returning to Japan in 2015. Barça were eager to re-sign Kubo after his contract with FC Tokyo expired during the summer, but the 18-year-old explained he chose to join Real... Via All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://www.90min.com/