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Japan's oldest player signs new contract aged 48

Japan's oldest footballer has agreed a contract extension that will keep him at Yokohama FC until he is 49.

Veteran Japanese striker Kazuyoshi Miura has signed a new one-year contract with Yokohama FC at the age of 48.

Miura, who extended his own record as the oldest scorer in the Japanese leagues in June, has agreed a new contract with the J2 League club for next season.

The former Japan international, dubbed 'King Kazu', will be 49 when the new deal expires.

"I'm thankful to the club staff and supporters who always offer me support," he told Kyodo News.