We are pleased to announce that we have signed a provisional contract with Maruoka Kaita , a player from GAMBA OSAKA Youth, and that his promotion to the first team during the 2026/27 season has been confirmed.

Profile of Kaita Maruoka Kaita
■Date of Birth: December 3, 2008 (17 years old)
■Place of birth: Osaka Prefecture
■Position: DF
■Height/Weight: 180cm/70kg
■Dominant foot: Right
■Team history: Tsukahara Sun Club → GAMBA OSAKA Junior Youth → GAMBA OSAKA Youth
■Comment from the person in question
"I am thrilled to announce that I have been promoted to the top team. I am incredibly happy to be able to start my professional career at a club I have admired since I was a child. I am truly grateful to my family and everyone who has supported me up until now. I will do my best every day to play in matches for GAMBA OSAKA as soon as possible and continue to contribute to the team's victories. Thank you for your support."