Urawa Red Diamonds announce that Isaac Kiese Thelin (33) will depart the club at the conclusion of the 2026 season upon the expiration of his contract.

【Name】Isaac Kiese Thelin
【Date of Birth】June 24, 1992 (33 years old)
【Nationality】Sweden
【Height / Weight】190 cm / 85 kg
【Position】Forward
【Club Career】 Karlskrona AIF(Sweden)→IFK Norrköping(Sweden)→Malmö FF(Sweden)→FC Girondins de Bordeaux(France)→RSC Anderlecht(Belgium/Loan)→RSC Anderlecht(Belgium)→ SK Beveren(Belgium/Loan)→Bayer 04 Leverkusen(Germany/Loan)→RSC Anderlecht(Belgium)→Malmö FF(Sweden/Loan)→Kasımpaşa SK(Turkey/Loan)→Baniyas SC(UAE)→Malmö FF(Sweden)→Urawa Red Diamonds(Japan)

※As of June 3, 2026.

【Comments from Isaac Kiese Thelin】
Dear Urawa family,

As my time with Urawa Red Diamonds comes to an end, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to everyone connected with this club.
Thank you for the experiences, the rich culture, the amazing people, and the opportunity to be part of this club. The atmosphere created by the supporters is among the very best that I have experienced in my career.

Urawa Red Diamonds is not just a top Japanese club, it is an Asian giant. The passion, history, and ambition that surround this club make it unique.

I wish the club, the players, the staff, and the supporters continued success in the future.
Thank you for everything. Me and my family will always be grateful to have been part of the Urawa family.