Masahi Oguro Joins J-League Club Tokyo Verdy From Torino

Former Japan international Masahi Oguro has returned from Serie-A to join J-league club Tokyo Verdy. His contract eneded in June and Serie-A club Torino released him.

Oguro joined Torino in 2006 after a season in France with Grenoble.

"I'll try to score as many goals as I can," Oguro told reporters in the Japanese capital.

Verdy, back in the top flight after winning promotion last season, are struggling down in 14th place in the J-League.