MARSEILLE, France – French first-division side Marseille and Japan international midfielder Koji Nakata struck a deal Friday after the player cleared a medical check and agreed to the details of the new contract.
Marseille is expected to wait until Tuesday to formally introduce Nakata as his current contract with J. League first-division club Kashima Antlers does not expire until Monday.
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