Inamoto's gunner go after World Cup

Arsenal have released Japanese World Cup sensation Junichi Inamoto on a free transfer.

Mon, 10 Jun, 2002 - 19:26

Arsenal have released Japanese World Cup sensation Junichi Inamoto on a free transfer.

The Premier League has officially confirmed the availability of the 22-year-old, who secured his country's first win at the finals with the only goal against Russia in Group H on Sunday.

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Courts Soccer Heathrow Place: Japan Place: Gamba Osaka Person: Inamoto Person: Junichi Inamoto Person: Arsene Wenger Event: World Cup Event: Premiership Event: FA Cup Organisation: Arsenal Organisation: Premier League Organisation: Russia Organisation: Belgium Organisation: Londoners Organisation: Gunners Organisation: Tunisia

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