After over eight years: Head coach era in Japan comes to an end
The 58-year-old was originally under contract until spring 2027. Now, the partnership is ending prematurely.
Hajime Moriyasu is no longer the head coach of the Japanese national team.
As announced on Friday, the Japan Football Association (JFA) and the 58-year-old are ending their cooperation prematurely.
Moriyasu was originally set to remain in charge until spring before handing over to current U23 coach Go Oiwa.
Following the postponement of the Asian Cup, which was moved from January to December due to "exceptional circumstances" in host country Saudi Arabia, Moriyasu's tenure has now been brought to an early end.
Over eight years in charge
Moriyasu took over the role in the summer of 2018 following the World Cup in Russia.
He will oversee his final two matches as Japan's coach in the upcoming friendlies against Brazil (Saturday) and Paraguay (Tuesday).
