Announcement Regarding Contract Expiration of Thomas Heward-Belle

Montedio Yamagata hereby announces that the contract with goalkeeper Thomas Heward-Belle will not be renewed for the 2026/27 season.

Thomas Heward-Belle THOMAS HEWARD-BELLE

Date of Birth: March 11, 1997 (29 years old) Birthplace: Australia Height/Weight: 190cm, 81kg Position: GK Dominant Foot: Right

Playing History: Sydney FC – Western United FC Other Experience: Australia U-20 National Team (2015) – Australia U-23 National Team (2019-20)

Career Appearances: J2 League: 19 appearances, 0 goals Meiji Yasuda J2/J3 League: 6 appearances, 0 goals

Comments from Thomas Heward-Belle:

I sincerely thank the club staff who welcomed me to this wonderful club, and the manager and coaching staff who invested so much time and effort in me.

Every time I stepped onto the pitch, I tried to give my best performance for this club. I am proud to have experienced many unforgettable victories with all of you and to have shared that joy with everyone involved in the club.

To the fans and supporters, thank you for your unwavering support. Throughout my time here, I will never forget the incredible atmosphere and loud cheers you created together.

Finally, to my teammates, thank you so much. Thanks to all of you, my time in Yamagata became something special, like a second home. This was my first time playing overseas, and I was blessed with wonderful colleagues. I sincerely wish you all success in the future.

Thank you.

Tommy