Japanese midfielder makes permanent move to Danish champions after City spell
Aemu Oyama has left Manchester City to join Danish champions HB Køge on a permanent transfer.
The 21-year-old arrived at Manchester City at the start of 2025 but made just two Women’s Super League appearances for the club before moving on loan to Swedish side Rosengård for the second half of last season.
Oyama will now begin a fresh chapter in Denmark with HB Køge.
From Manchester to Denmark
Oyama joined Manchester City with the ambition of competing at one of the biggest clubs in women’s football.
However, opportunities in the first team were limited, with the midfielder making just two WSL appearances during her time in England.
She subsequently moved to Rosengård on loan, gaining further experience before now making her departure from City permanent.
A Fresh Start at HB Køge
The move to HB Køge gives Oyama an opportunity to establish herself at the Danish champions and play a more prominent role.
At just 21, the midfielder still has plenty of time to develop her career, and the move to Denmark could provide the consistent playing opportunities needed for her next stage of development.
Oyama’s Message to Manchester City
Following her departure, Oyama reflected emotionally on her time at Manchester City.
She thanked the club for giving her the opportunity to experience professional football at one of the world’s biggest clubs and spoke about how special it was to fulfil her dream.
She also highlighted the memories she made with the players and staff, describing them as something she will always treasure.
Oyama said she would never forget the day she first put on the City shirt and stepped onto the pitch.
Transfer Details
- Player: Aemu Oyama
- Age: 21
- Nationality: Japan 🇯🇵
- Previous club: Manchester City
- New club: HB Køge
- Transfer: Permanent
- Manchester City arrival: Start of 2025
- WSL appearances: 2
- Last season: Loan at Rosengård
- New club: Danish champions
- Status: Official
What This Move Means for Oyama
For Oyama, this is an opportunity to start again.
Her time at Manchester City gave her the chance to experience life at one of the biggest clubs in women’s football, but limited first-team opportunities meant regular football was difficult to secure.
HB Køge can now offer a new environment where the 21-year-old can continue developing and potentially take on a much more important role.
Her previous experience in England and Sweden should also help her adapt to her new surroundings.
Transfer Tribune Verdict
This feels like a very positive career move for Oyama.
While leaving Manchester City will naturally be emotional after achieving her dream of playing for the club, regular football and continued development are crucial at 21.
Moving to the Danish champions gives her a fresh environment and the opportunity to build momentum in her career.
Sometimes a move away from a major club is exactly what a young player needs to take the next step.
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