Podolski will leave Galatasaray and go to Japan

Lukas Podolski is set to leave Galatasaray and head to the JSL. Podolski announced the news himself on social media: "I can confirm that at the end of this season I will join Vissel Kobe from the J-League in Japan. It's not a decision against Galatasaray, it's a decision I made for a new challenge, and I will explain more when the time is right." Vissel Kobe also announced that it is working on the details to finalize the transfer. The club's president welcomed the player by saying, "We expect a lot from Podolski and hope that he can help us win the league."