Gamba Osaka Transfer Update – January 10th

As we prepare for a new season the transfer “Ins and Outs” will be updated in Japanese on the News page regularly as soon as the news comes in. Meanwhile, we will give you weekly updates in English with a round-up of what’s happened so far. Here’s a catch-up:

Kenta HASEGAWA has been appointed team manger (“kantoku”) for the 2013 season. Masanobu MATSUNAMI becomes the first “GAMBAssador” for the club, reflecting his long service of Gamba Osaka.

Shohei OTSUKA’s loan period at JEF United became a full transfer.

Shunya SUGANUMA’s loan period at Jubilo Iwata also became a full transfer for the centre back.

Hayatao SASAKI was released and has joined Vegalta Sendai on a full transfer.

Akihiro IENAGA sees his loan period at Gamba extended until June 30th.

Sota NAKAZAWA has made a full transfer to Kawasaki Frontale.

Shigeru YOKOTANI has gone on loan to Kyoto Sanga.

Kohei KAWATA has gone on loan to Ventforet Kofu.

Shinichi TERADA has signed for Yokohama FC on a full transfer after his loan period(s) there.

OH Jae-Suk, a 22-year-old full back, has been signed from Gangwon FC in South Korea – he is a Korean Under 23 international.

Rumours abound but nothing official yet on the fact that Fujiharu and Kurata have been convinced to stay, or that Iwashita has been signed on a full transfer and, of course we await confirmation (or not) of the fate of Leandro, Endo and Konno – all of who are said to be staying by various newspapers so far!

… and finally … Takahiro Futagawa got married! Congratulations to him and his bride!