Thailand national team MF Chanathip Songkrasin (28), who was playing at Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo in the Meiji Yasuda Life J1 League, will be completely transferred to Kawasaki Frontale on the 11th of this month. Chanathip revealed his heart when he decided to transfer. The Thai media “Daily News” reported on the 11th.
Regarding the player’s departure, Thai media have repeatedly reported the possibility of a European challenge. However, in July last year, he said in an interview with Thai media that it would be difficult to transfer to a European club in terms of age. In addition, some media in Japan reported that the remaining player will be the default route immediately following the end of the 2021 season. However, both clubs officially announced on the 11th that it was reported that the full transfer to Kawasaki Frontale was almost certain on the 7th of this month.
Such Chanathip responds to interviews with Thai domestic media. When asked regarding the background that led to the decision to transfer to Kawasaki Frontale, “I was actually talking to (an executive) of Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo. They wanted to stay with me and wanted to be a legend of this club. It was a difficult decision, but I thought it was time to transfer. I was happy for four and a half to five years, and (Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo) was like my own home. “
“But soccer itself has come to the next stage. I want to be successful and win the title. At Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo, I often played games and got the title of MVP. But in the sense of a team It wasn’t successful, so it was time for me to move. “
The Thai media “Siam Sports” reports that the transfer fee paid by Kawasaki Frontale to Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo amounts to 130 million baht (regarding 450 million yen). Behind Chanathip’s electric shock transfer, which shocked Japanese and Thai soccer fans, he seemed to have a strong desire to win the title in Japan.
