Japanese legend Kazuyoshi Miura has signed a one year contract extension with Yokohama FC for the 2021 season.
The deal meant Muira, who made his debut back in 1986 can now play beyond his 54th birthday which comes up in February.
2021シーズンも横浜FCで。
BOA SORTE KAZU✨#yokohamafc #横浜FChttps://t.co/tfWFJz9LMl pic.twitter.com/iDAdXNiVZ9— 横浜FC【公式】 (@yokohama_fc) January 11, 2021
Commenting on the news, Miura told the official Yokohama website: “We have renewed our contract with Yokohama FC in the 2021 season.
“Last season, due to the influence of the new coronavirus, the world is in a difficult situation, and thanks to various people, we are happy to play soccer again.
“I was able to play while feeling. It was a season that I personally lacked, but my aspirations and passion for soccer are only increasing. I will play more games this season and contribute to the victory of the team.”
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Muira has turned out in five different decades, having featured six times in all competitions last term.
In September, Miura started his side’s 3-2 defeat to Kawasaki and became the oldest player in the history of the J-League, aged 53 and 210 days.
He scored 55 goals in 89 games for Japan between 1990 and 2000.
The Former Asian Footballer of the Year has enjoyed a well-travelled career which has seen him ply his trade with Santos, Genoa, Dinamo Zagreb, Sydney FC, Palmeiras, XV de Jaú and Coritiba along with stints in his native Japan with the likes of Verdy Kawasaki and Vissel Kobe.
