We would like to announce that Hirokazu Ishihara (27 years old) will be making a permanent transfer to FC Tokyo.

[Hirokazu Ishihara Name] Ishihara Hirokazu
[Date of Birth] Born February 26, 1999 (27 years old)
[Hometown] Kanagawa Prefecture
[Height/Weight] 169cm/65kg
[Position] Defender
[Football career] Fujisawa FC → Shonan Bellmare Jr. → Shonan Bellmare U-15 Hiratsuka → Shonan Bellmare Youth → Shonan Bellmare → Avispa Fukuoka (loan) → Shonan Bellmare → Urawa Reds


[Player comments]
I have decided to transfer to FC Tokyo.
The two and a half years I spent at Urawa Reds were truly intense and irreplaceable for me.

Although I wasn't able to achieve the results I had envisioned, I gained a lot of experience at this club and grew significantly as both a person and a player.

I will never forget the passionate support I received at Saitama Stadium every day, and the view from behind the goal that I saw at the FIFA Club World Cup.

Before reaching this decision, I faced myself many times, agonized over it, and thought deeply. In the end, I decided to stick to the beliefs I have cherished and take on the challenge of a new environment.

I am filled with gratitude to all the fans and supporters who have continued to support me through both difficult and joyful times.
I would also like to express my sincere gratitude to my teammates, staff, and everyone involved with the club.
With the experience I gained at Urawa Reds and my gratitude to everyone in my heart, I will continue to challenge myself in my own way in this new environment and do my best to show you how much I have grown.

Thank you so much for the past two and a half years.