The playmaker has put his Manchester United troubles behind him as he focuses on Japan's World Cup campaign, but he remains keen to move back to Borussia Dortmund
Shinji Kagawa is currently focusing all his energy on representing Japan at the World Cup but, make no mistake, he is set on leaving Manchester United.
Having moved from Borussia Dortmund to Old Trafford two summers ago amid much excitement, it is fair to say Kagawa's club career has officially stalled.
If he has his way - and, it seems, if the club have theirs - he will be back at the Westfalenstadion next season.
While straight swap deals almost never happen in football, Kagawa will most likely be used as a bargaining chip by United in their attempts to sign centre-back Mats Hummels.
There's no doubt that Kagawa's presence in negotiations will help sweeten any deal, after all he is one of Jurgen Klopp's favourite players and was one of Dortmund's top performers throughout his time there.
Several clubs have made their interest known in recent months, but his camp have not held discussions with any suitors.
Should he get his desired move to his former club, he will not only return 'home' to Dortmund but also to the No.10 role he has barely occupied in his two seasons in England.
His first campaign was always going to be difficult, but even despite the transition from the Bundesliga and a couple of injuries his performances were promising. Sir Alex Ferguson insisted he would be "far better" the following year.
Under David Moyes, of course, that second season was more difficult than anybody could have ever foreseen.
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