Announcement Regarding the Expiration of Masaya Kojima's Contract

Masaya KOJIMA

Position: DF Date of Birth: November 9, 1997 Birthplace: Saitama Prefecture Height/Weight: 170cm/64kg

Career History: Gyoda Pegasus Soccer Sports Shonendan - Kumagaya Soccer Sports Club - Vegalta Sendai Youth - Vegalta Sendai - FC Machida Zelvia (loan) - Vegalta Sendai - Zweigen Kanazawa (loan) - Vegalta Sendai - Thespa Kusatsu Gunma - Zweigen Kanazawa

Appearance Record: J1 League: 3 matches (0 goals) J2 League: 154 matches (3 goals) J3 League: 62 matches (7 goals) Cup Matches: 7 matches (0 goals) Centenary Concept League: 10 matches (0 goals)

Comment: I will be leaving the team upon the expiration of my contract. I am truly proud to have fought as a member of this club for four and a half years. Looking back, it was not always smooth sailing. We experienced the pain of relegation, and with that regret in my heart, I fought with a strong desire to 'definitely achieve promotion.' However, leaving the club without achieving that goal remains a deep regret, and I feel very sorry. Nevertheless, the presence of the fans and supporters who cheered for me tirelessly in any situation kept me moving forward. Supported by your cheers during difficult times, I was able to keep fighting until the end. I also have nothing but gratitude for my teammates, staff, and everyone involved with the club with whom I shared both joy and frustration. The four and a half years I spent at this club are an irreplaceable treasure in my football life. I am proud to have fought for this club and to have worn this emblem. I sincerely hope that one day this club will shine on the stage where it truly belongs. Thank you very much for the past four and a half years.