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Keep going King! Kazu Miura joining new Japanese club - he's 55 next month

Japanese football icon Kazuyoshi Miura is set to play for another year after signing for a new side in Japan.

Miura, who will be 55 in February signed a deal with Suzuka Point Getters, who are managed by his older brother Yasutoshi.

The former Genoa and Santos striker has joined the club on loan for Yokohama FC.

The player, who is the same age as Jurgen Klopp, made his senior debut as a professional player in 1986.

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