Why ex-Leicester City striker Shinji Okazaki has already left Malaga
Former-Leicester City striker Shinji Okazaki is a Foxes legend, as a Premier League champion. He moved to Malaga CF this summer, but has left the club already.
Everyone in the Blue Army has a soft spot for Shinji Okazaki, as the former-Leicester City player was integral to the Premier League title-winning team of 2015/16.
Four years ago upon joining, the East Midlands club’s supporters quickly took Shinji to their hearts; his incredible smile and congenial, affable ways rubbed off on the entire team and city.
However, following limited first team opportunities under previous managers, there was no place at all for the Japanese striker in Brendan Rodgers’ plans. Therefore the forward departed Filbert Way this summer following being released as his deal ended.
Joining Spanish Segunda Division side Malaga was seen as an excellent prospective adventure for the Japan man. He may have even made it to La Liga through promotion.
The ex-Fox also played for Mainz in Germany and has consistently won the respect of fans and team-mates alike. Though he was never prolific as a goalscorer, he always supplied much needed buoyancy, tracking back, determination and occasional goal involvements.
Ex-Leicester City attacker in Malaga
Footballers who have represented their countries at World Cups are generally thought of as in a class of their own. If, like the 33-year-old, you’ve scored multiple times at the most prestigious global sporting contest – you’re on an even higher echelon of status. To be able to secure a player such as this, especially on a free, should be surround optimism.
Malaga signed the man from Takarazuka in July 2019 on a one-year contract. Los Blanquiazules. But the White and Blues have now “cancelled” his contract before he kicked a ball competitively for them. Here’s more from BBC Sport:
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"Reports in Spain say the Japan international, 33, has had his contract cancelled by mutual consent because the Spanish second-tier club are unable to fit his wages within their budget."