We would like to inform you that Shoya Nakajima (31 years old) will be leaving the team at the end of this season due to the expiration of his contract.

[Player Name] Shoya Nakajima Shoya
[Date of Birth] Born August 23, 1994 (31 years old)
[Birthplace] Tokyo
[Height/Weight] 164cm/64kg
[Position] Midfielder
[Football Career] Tokyo Verdy Youth → Tokyo Verdy → FC Tokyo → Kataller Toyama (loan) → FC Tokyo → Portimonense SC (Portugal/loan) → Portimonense SC (Portugal) → Al-Duhail SC (Qatar) → FC Porto (Portugal) → Al Ain (UAE/loan) → Portimonense SC (Portugal/loan) → Antalyaspor (Turkey) → Urawa Reds


[Player comments]
I will be leaving Urawa Reds at the end of this season.
I apologize that my departure announcement wasn't in a dialogue format (lol).
I will write it with all my heart!

Joking aside, I had a wonderful time playing football for three years at Urawa Reds, surrounded by amazing teammates and staff!
Before joining Urawa Reds, I never imagined I would return to Japan as a soccer player, so I am very grateful for this opportunity.

I had already decided to leave the team before the final match, but I wanted the fans who watch Trial to see it as naturally as possible, so I asked them to make the announcement at this time.

Since returning to Japan, I want to take everything I've learned both inside and outside the team and use it to evolve and improve in the next stage, further refine my skills, and show my true potential. I want to play football that will warm the hearts and minds of those who enjoy watching it!
And most importantly, I would be happy if the children who watch Trial feel even a little bit excited and want to play freely with a smile on their face!

And I hope you'll all come and join me at a tea party I host someday! (laughs)
Kids should definitely come too!

Thank you so much for the past three years!!