Karlsruher SC has signed striker Shio Fukuda on a permanent deal. The 22-year-old was loaned from Borussia Mönchengladbach in the previous season and will now remain in Karlsruhe for the 2026/27 season. As the second-tier club announced on June 11, the transfer was carried out independently of the originally agreed purchase option. The club did not provide any information on the contract term or transfer fee. Fukuda made 20 appearances for KSC in the previous season. Until mid-February, he played 12 games, mostly as a substitute. He scored one goal during this time. Towards the end of the season, the Japanese striker played a much more significant role. In the last eight games of the season, he was used in each game, started four times in the starting lineup, and scored five goals. The center-forward moved from Kamimura Gakuen High School to Borussia Mönchengladbach in January 2023. For the Bundesliga club, he has made 11 appearances in the Bundesliga so far and scored one goal. With the permanent signing, Karlsruher SC is implementing another personnel decision for the new season in the 2. Bundesliga. KSC will hope for Fukuda's support in the upcoming season to achieve the club's goals. The fans of Karlsruher SC are looking forward to seeing Fukuda in the new season. The Japanese striker will be part of a strong team that will fight for promotion in the 2. Bundesliga. The signing of Fukuda is a significant step for the club, and the fans are excited to see how he will perform in the new season. The Karlsruher SC is preparing for a successful season, and the signing of Fukuda is a crucial part of this preparation.