Sint-Truidense VV had an incredible season and qualified for the Europa League Play-Offs. However, the success comes with a price. Coach Wouter Vrancken has already left, and other key players are set to depart. STVV surprised friends and foes by finishing third in the league. The team's football was also beautiful to watch. Several key players are set to leave the club. READ ALSO: 'STVV disappointed: next key player set to leave' The newspaper Het Laatste Nieuws spoke of a massive exodus at Stayen this summer. Top scorer and attacking leader Keisuke Goto is eager to transfer, and a return to Anderlecht seems unlikely. Arbnor Muja is returning to Samsunspor because his purchase option is too expensive for STVV. Rihito Yamamoto is reportedly leaving for Freiburg for a reported €8 million. Ryotaro Ito is struggling with a contract that is set to expire and has already flirted with the idea of leaving. Jo Coppens is also leaving the club, and captain Shogo Taniguchi seemed to be set for a farewell on the final day of the season. ## Unexpected departure Taniguchi, a Japanese player, seems to be returning to his homeland. “I wish Shogo all the best at the World Cup with Japan, but I hope he will extend his contract with STVV”, said Visar Musliu. European football may still be an option for Taniguchi, but all signs point to a departure.