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We would like to announce that we have reached a basic agreement between the clubs regarding Koki Anzai's permanent transfer to Portimonense SC in the Portuguese First Division. A formal contract is expected to be signed after a local medical check-up, etc.

＜Player Profile＞
■Player Name: Koki Anzai
■Born: May 31, 1995, Hyogo Prefecture
■Size: 172 cm, 64 kg
■Position: DF
■Career:
Totsuka FC Junior (Saitama) - Tokyo Verdy Junior - Tokyo Verdy Junior Youth - Tokyo Verdy Youth - Tokyo Verdy (2014) - Kashima Antlers (2018)

■Official Match Records:

J1 League Total	43 appearances, 6 goals
J2 League Total	150 appearances, 6 goals
J1 Promotion Playoff	1 appearance, 0 goals
League Cup Total	4 appearances, 0 goals
Emperor's Cup Total	7 appearances, 0 goals
AFC Champions League	17 appearances, 0 goals
FIFA Club World Cup	3 appearances, 0 goals

■National Team History
Japan National Team: 2 appearances, 0 goals
U-19 Japan National Team

■Comment from Anzai:
"I have decided to transfer to Portimonense. First of all, I apologize for leaving the team in the middle of the season. I am 24 years old this year, and I felt that this was my last chance to challenge myself overseas, considering my age, so I made this decision. Last year, I joined Kashima Antlers, and I was able to grow tremendously not only as a player but also as a person. However, my growth was only possible thanks to the support of my teammates, coach, staff, and all the fans. I am truly grateful! And, to think that I was playing in J2 just a year and a half ago, and then experienced winning the ACL, the Club World Cup, and playing for the Japan National Team, it's all thanks to the club, Kashima Antlers.
Since I am going overseas, I will definitely perform well and become a side back who represents Japan, and I want to show you all my growth! Thank you for the past year and a half!!"