Figueroa, who played 15 times for Argentina, had been instrumental in JDT’s run of success as both a player and manager since joining the club in late 2013.

The pinnacle of his time came in 2015 when he was a key member of the squad that won the AFC Cup, the first time a club from the country had claimed a continental title.

He had two stints with JDT as a player before taking over as manager in 2018 and leading them to the Super League title in 2019 and 2020.

Such is Figueroa’s status at the club that a stand at the new Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, which was opened earlier this year, was named after him.

“I leave with very fond memories and I was deeply touched by the gesture of naming a stand at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium after me,” Figueroa said.

“It has been a wonderful journey, winning multiple trophies and making countless new friends that I now call family.”