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We would like to announce that Mu Kanazaki, who was on loan from Portimonense SC (Portugal), will be returning to Portimonense as his loan period has expired. ＜Player Profile＞ ■Player Name: Mu Kanazaki ■Born: February 16, 1989, from Mie Prefecture ■Size: 180 cm, 70 kg ■Position: MF ■Career: (Year of joining in parentheses) Takigawa Daini High School - Oita Trinita (2007) - Nagoya Grampus (2010) - 1.FC Nürnberg (2013, Germany) - Portimonense SC (2013, Portugal) - Kashima Antlers (2015) ■Official Match Records: (Only for J.League club affiliations) Total J1 League appearances: 178 games, 25 goals (27 games, 9 goals for Kashima) Total Nabisco Cup appearances: 27 games, 8 goals (5 games, 5 goals for Kashima) Total Emperor's Cup appearances: 13 games, 4 goals AFC Champions League appearances: 15 games, 5 goals (4 games, 1 goal for Kashima) Suruga Bank Championship appearances: 1 game, 0 goals ■National Team Caps International A Matches: 6 games, 1 goal ■Comment from Player Kanazaki: "Although it was a short year, I truly appreciate everything you've done for me. I am honored to have played for Kashima Antlers, and I had a lot of fun. In the 2015 season, with the support of the best fans, winning the title with that team was the happiest thing for me. I want to continue to believe in myself and walk my football life. In that process, I would be happy if I could return to Kashima Stadium someday. To everyone involved with Antlers, and to all the fans, thank you for the wonderful time!"