Risa Sato will be leaving the Creamline Cool Smashers after six successful years, as she requested an early release from her contract ahead of the 2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference.

PVL: Creamline confirms Risa Sato early contract release ahead of All-Filipino Conference
Risa Sato had been with Creamline Cool Smashers since joining the team in 2018. | Photo (c) RM Chua/One Sports

The Creamline Cool Smashers will be without reliable middle blocker Risa Sato during the upcoming 2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference.

The Cool Smashers announced that Sato is leaving the team after six years after she requested to be released from her contract which is set to expire at the end of the year.

“Creamline would like to inform our fans that Risa Sato has requested to be released from her contract, which is set to expire at the end of December 2024. This request for early termination though will still be subject to the conditions outlined in her existing contract,” the Cool Smashers’ statement read.

Sato has been with Creamline since 2018, winning 10 PVL titles, including the historic grand slam last season.

The 30-year-old middle blocker has been known to be a proven spark plug off the bench for the Cool Smashers, bringing her contagious and bubbly energy in every match.

Given her significant contributions to the team, Creamline extended its understanding and utmost consideration regarding her request, granting her certain accommodations to support her as an athlete while respecting the terms of the contract.

“On behalf of management and the entire team, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Risa fro her dedication and service. Her efforts and good vibes have been instrumental in our growth and success, and we hope she has gained valuable experiences during her time with us,” it added.

It has yet to be revealed where Sato will play next come the new PVL conference which starts on Saturday, November 9.