Performance matters! Theerathon is happy at his longtime club, extending his Buriram contract year by year, saying it certainly isn't his final deal. He points out that his on-field performance will determine his future, aiming to remain at Buriram until he retires if possible.
On 5 Feb 2026 GMT+7, after the Shopee Cup 2025/26 football match between Buriram United and Dynamic Herb Cebu at Chang Arena, the home side, Buriram, decisively defeated the team from the Philippines 6-0, earning 3 points and advancing to the semifinals as the top team in Group A, with a better goal difference than Selangor FC.
Theerathon Boonmatan, who started in this match, continued to orchestrate play on the left side, contributing 1 assist by crossing from the left to Kingsley Schindler Khok, who scored the third goal of the game.
After the match, he spoke about his year-by-year contract renewal with Buriram United, expressing his happiness with the club and his belief that this is definitely not his final contract.
“I’m happy. Nothing has changed between me and Buriram. This is definitely not my last contract,” he said.
“I think I can still play and maintain my physical condition. I know myself well and I believe that if I keep performing well to the team’s satisfaction and earn the trust of Khun Newin and Mae Tai, then I think I can stay here until I hang up my boots.”
“Personally, I base this year-by-year contract on my performance. It’s also my wish for the club to decide based on the quality of my play.”
Buriram United’s next match will be an away game against the dragon’s hometown team, Chengdu Rongcheng, in the AFC Champions League Elite, scheduled for 19:15 Thailand time.