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Lalnna Siribunyanukul, sister of Thai teenage goalkeeper Phumrapee Siribunyanukul, posted a lengthy message on Instagram after her brother signed his first professional contract with J-League club V-Varen Nagasaki. The deal, announced for the 18-year-old, will see him officially join the squad on January 1, 2027. In her post, Lalnna expressed deep pride, recalling how Phumrapee’s journey to Japan was never easy, praising his dedication, sacrifices, and the family's support. She noted that seeing him grow both as a footballer and as a young man has been one of her greatest joys as an older sister. Lalnna also shared that witnessing his achievement inspired her own pursuit of a dream, as she prepares to represent Thailand in the Miss International pageant, emphasizing how their parallel paths in Japan have become mutual encouragement.

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