Japanese defender Makoto Hasebe extended his contract with Frankfurt until 2024 at the age of 39

2023-03-22 14:40

Japanese defender Makoto Hasebe extended his contract with Frankfurt until 2024 at the age of 39


On Tuesday, Eintracht Frankfurt extended Makoto Hasebe's contract by one year.


Makoto Hasebe's current contract was originally set to expire in June 2023. Through this renewal, Frankfurt successfully kept the Japanese until 2024, when Makoto Hasebe will be 40 years old.


The 39-year-old Makoto Hasebe mainly plays as a central defender, and can also serve as a defensive midfielder on the field. He made his debut from Urawa Red Diamonds in Japan at the age of 18, and was brought to the Bundesliga by Wolfsburg six years later. In the 7 seasons he played for Wolfsburg, Makoto Hasebe made a total of 159 appearances, scored 6 goals and sent 19 assists.


In September 2013, Makoto Hasebe joined Nuremberg with a three-year contract, but he chose to terminate the contract early the following year. The Japanese international has since played for Eintracht Frankfurt for nine years.


So far, Makoto Hasebe has played 279 times for Frankfurt, with 2 goals and 5 assists. He is also a member of Frankfurt's 2018 German Cup and 2022 Europa League winners.


“Frankfurt is my home”

On the day of contract renewal, Makoto Hasebe couldn't hide the joy in his heart. "I'm very happy that I was allowed to continue playing football at the highest level in Frankfurt for another year," he told state media. "To be part of such a big and successful club at the age of 40 is a very special phenomenon. .”


"I will continue to take responsibility and hopefully be a role model for our young players and lead them forward."


Makoto Hasebe later hinted that his intention was to stay in Frankfurt until the end of his playing career: "Frankfurt has become my home, Frankfurt is also my club. I have begun to look forward to being one of them after my career is over. member."


"Bundesliga greats"

Frankfurt director Markus Krosche also praised Makoto Hasebe's contract renewal. He clearly told the official media, "Makoto Hasebe is the only professional player who can decide on his own whether to renew his contract. We are very happy that he has made up his mind and will continue to play for us as a player for another year."


"Not only has he been an absolute role model for our squad with his attitude, discipline and quality of football, but he will continue to enrich our squad. Soon to turn 40, he is a great figure in the Bundesliga and an icon of Frankfurt and German football beyond its borders. Spokesperson."