Chunichi announced that Kudo Kimiyasu (工藤公康) will become the new manager next season. Kudo, an acclaimed manager, won three league titles and five Japan Series championships with SoftBank, and the club said it wanted him to bring his external experience and expertise to the Dragons.
Kudo Kimiyasu (工藤公康) has been confirmed as the new manager for next season. Club president Kato Hiroyuki (加藤宏幸) explained the decision at the club's office in Nagoya.
During his playing career, Kudo Kimiyasu (工藤公康) played for Seibu, Daiei (now SoftBank), the Giants and Yokohama, and after retiring as a player, led teams to numerous titles as a coach and manager. His managerial experience at SoftBank was highly regarded, with emphasis placed on his record of three league titles and five Japan Series championships.
Following several meetings regarding the appointment, an agreement was reached. A formal contract is expected to be signed in the coming days, followed by a press conference to announce the appointment. The specific schedule has yet to be determined.