Nara United to Release Brazilian Star After License Rejection
Nara United will release Brazilian striker Lucas Grossi after losing its professional license appeal, with the 27-year-old expected to join either Chonburi FC or PTT Rayong FC in Thai League competition.
Nara United chairman Affan Hasyiyusso announced the necessity of releasing Brazilian striker Lucas Grossi after the club failed its professional club licensing. The appeals committee upheld the original decision denying Nara United—which had qualified for Thai League 2—a professional license, forcing the club to restart in the semi-professional league instead.
Hasyiyusso confirmed that Nara United still holds a one-year contract with key striker Lucas Grossi, but the player wants to move to Thai League competition. Both Chonburi FC and PTT Rayong FC have expressed interest, and the Brazilian forward is expected to decide his next team soon.
"Grossi's contract with us still has one year left," the Nara United chairman said. "He originally intended to stay with us to play in Thai League 2, but the licensing issue makes it difficult to keep him, even though we could."
"Grossi wants to play at a higher level, and he's already 27 years old now. Given our good relationship with the player, we're willing to let him move. We've left the decision to Grossi himself."
"There are genuine offers from Thai League clubs—both Chonburi FC and PTT Rayong FC have submitted proposals for him to consider. Grossi is returning from Brazil and will stay in Hat Yai for one night to handle visa matters and decide which team to join. We should have an answer tomorrow."
