Frankfurt, the German first division soccer league, announced that it has extended its contract as a player with 38-year-old Makoto Hasebe, a former Japan national team, for one year.
It is expected that he will be effectively retired, and he has signed a contract as a coach since then.
38-year-old Hasebe, who has been the captain of the Japanese national team for a long time, has been playing in the German 1st division since 2008 and has been in Frankfurt since 2014.
The club announced on the official website on the 18th that it will extend the contract with Hasebe for one year and play until next season.
He is expected to retire in effect, and has signed a contract as a coach from 2023 to 2027.
Through the club, Hasebe said, "We've done a lot together over the last eight years and I'm very honored to continue this journey. I feel I'm still active and able to play soccer at a high level. The club is at the top. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to take the first step as a level coach. "