We are pleased to announce that we have signed a provisional contract with GAMBA OSAKA Youth player Yokoi Yuya, who will join us from the 2026 season.

Profile of Yokoi Yuya
Date of birth: April 15, 2008 (17 years old)
■Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
■ Position: DF
Height/Weight: 186cm/79kg
■ Dominant foot: Right
■ Team history: Avanti Ibaraki FC ⇒ GAMBA OSAKA Junior Youth ⇒ GAMBA OSAKA Youth (currently enrolled)
■Comments from the person himself
"I have been promoted to the first team. I am happy to be able to fulfill my dream of becoming a professional soccer player, and I am delighted to be able to start my professional career at this historic club. I am grateful to everyone who has been involved in my life up until now, and I am also very grateful to my family, who have supported me the most. I would like to enjoy soccer to the fullest so that I can repay everyone as much as possible and contribute as much as I can to GAMBA OSAKA's victory. I would appreciate your support."

* Yokoi Yuya will remain a member of GAMBA OSAKA Youth next season and will participate in training with the professional team as a Type 2 registered player, eligible to play in official J.LEAGUE matches.