đź”— Share this article <strong>'Let's create history'</strong> - Miura, fifty-eight, joins a fresh team. Kazuyoshi Miura, who turns 59 in February and is recognized globally as football's most senior pro, has agreed to a loan deal until June with J3 League club Fukushima United. This move means Miura might feature in the Japanese professional league - the top three divisions of football in Japan - for the first time in five years. The ex-international forward, who started his career with the Brazilian club Santos in 1986, did not find the net in 69 minutes across seven appearances last season while on loan at fourth-tier club Atletico Suzuka. "My passion for football hasn't changed, regardless of my age," he said as he gears up for a 41st season as a pro footballer. "I am truly thankful to be given this opportunity. I promise I will play with everything I have to make a contribution. Let's make history together!" Known as 'King Kazu' in Japan, this will be Miura's fourth loan since 2022 from J2 League side Yokohama FC. The veteran, who has also played club football in Italy, Croatia and Australia, joined the club in 2005 but has not played a minute for them since 2020. He netted 55 goals in 89 games in an career for the national team that concluded in 2000, shortly following his surprising exclusion from the squad for Japan's maiden FIFA World Cup campaign. Miura, who has expressed a desire for playing until he is 60, said he was ready to "embrace a fresh test" after being relegated last season to Japan's regional leagues. Fukushima ended the season in tenth place in the twenty-club J3 League last season.