MANILA, Philippines – Jaja Santiago, now known as Sachi Minowa, will leave Osaka Marvelous by the end of the Japan SV.League season.
The team confirmed the development in a social media post, as reposted by Minowa on her Instagram Story.
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She will exit alongside two players, Yuki Nishikawa and Haruka Yamashita.
The 6-foot-5 exemplary middle blocker expressed her thanks to the team.
“As I finish my last season with Osaka Marvelous, I want to thank you all for your amazing support over the past two years. Saying goodbye will be hard because this team has taught me so much and given me many happy moments,” she said.
“Let’s make this final season special, and please keep supporting us until the end!"
Minowa helped Osaka Marvelous clinch the regular season championship as the sports a 37-7 record.
Although her next move is still unknown, Chery Tiggo, Minowa's home club in the PVL, could use her services after the team failed to secure at least a podium after she led the Crossovers to their breakthrough crown in the 2021 Open Conference.