Notice of Full Transfer of Nicolas Guimaraes to FC Machida Zelvia (J1)

Thank you for your continued warm support of Ichikawa SC.

We are pleased to announce that Nicolas Guimaraes, a player belonging to our club, has been fully transferred to FC Machida Zelvia (J1).

This exceptional and significant step up from the Chiba Prefectural Adult Soccer League to J1 is a cause for great joy and pride for Ichikawa SC as well. We kindly ask for your continued warm support for Nicolas, who is taking flight to the highest stage in Japan.

★Comment from Nicolas Guimaraes

"Thank you to all the supporters and partners of Ichikawa SC for your passionate support. I will now be challenging myself at FC Machida Zelvia. It is because of my time at Ichikawa SC that I was able to seize this opportunity. I will play with all my might, true to myself, even on the tough J1 stage, and I will do my best to bring you good news. Thank you for your continued support."

★Comment from Kenichi Kono, GM

We, the entire club, are extremely happy and proud that Nicolas has made such a dramatic step up from our club to J1, the top league in Japan.

His unparalleled potential and the diligent, unceasing effort he showed at Ichikawa SC have brought about this wonderful result. We are confident that Nicolas will fully demonstrate his inherent abilities and make even greater strides on the J1 stage, which demands an overwhelmingly high level of play.

We look forward to seeing him shine in Machida, and Ichikawa SC will continue to fully support his new challenge. We also ask all supporters and partners to continue sending Nicolas your passionate cheers.