Japanese defender Yuto Nagatomo's departure from Galatasaray was made official on Thursday, with the Turkish side announcing the expiration of his contract and posting photos of his emotional goodbye on social media.

The 33-year-old, who produced three goals and seven assists in 65 appearances with the club, was photographed with tears in his eyes at his last training session with head coach Fatih Terim and his teammates.

"I am really confused today. I am happy and sad. I am sad because I have been here for two and a half years, I spent two and a half years full of success," Nagatomo told Galatasaray Television.