Brazilian forward Tuto, who played for FC Tokyo on loan from Kawasaki Frontale last season, moved to the Urawa Reds on a full transfer, Frontale announced Friday.
Tuto, 22, scored 17 goals in his 29 appearances for FC Tokyo, third best in Division One last season.
Urawa returns to Division One this year while Frontale has dropped to Division Two.
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