CONFIRMED: Keisuke Honda signs for Pachuca

Momentum is building for Keisuke Honda's transfer to Seattle, as reports suggest a 69% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.

There are few players in the current Seattle squad who are considered better in the same position, which enhances Keisuke Honda's chances of playing a key role within the team.
Seattle has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Keisuke Honda.
The absence of key players at Seattle who play in the same position as Keisuke Honda increases his chances of playing a significant role in the short term and allows him to establish himself as a valuable asset in Seattle's squad.

Some better competitors for position (Jesús Ferreira (Striker, USA), Nouhou)
Some potentially better competitors for position (Sebastian Gomez (Midfielder, USA), Jesús Ferreira (Striker, USA))
Older than previously attracted players

14 Jul 2017

Pachuca beats Seattle to sign Keisuke Honda. The midfielder leaves on a free transfer, ending the rumour of Keisuke Honda moving to Seattle.

Skill / pot	Player	Team	ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. More info
Skill / pot	Player / Team / Position	ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. More info
52.9 67.6	Zhixiong Zhang	Chongqing Tongliang Long	€1.0M
52.9 63.1	Stanis Idumbo	Monaco	€4.3M
52.9 52.9	Borislav Tsonev	CSKA 1948	€1.0M
52.9 52.9	Alexandros Malis	Ararat-Armenia	€50K
52.9 57.4	M. Mahlangu	TS Galaxy	€0.6M
52.9 52.9	Jeison Murillo	Al Shamal	€0.2M
52.9 53.0	Filippo De Col	Arezzo	€0.2M
52.9 52.9	Ivan Enin	Arsenal	€0.3M