We are pleased to announce that Hiroyuki ABE Abe, who will retire from active play at the end of the 2024 season, will take on the role of Club Relations Officer (CRO) from the 2025 season.

Profile of Hiroyuki ABE Hiroyuki Abe
■Date of birth: July 5, 1989
■Birthplace: Nara Prefecture
■Biography
Osaka Toin High School ⇒ Kwansei Gakuin University ⇒ GAMBA OSAKA ⇒ Kawasaki Frontale ⇒ Nagoya Grampus ⇒ Shonan Bellmare

■ Role as Club Relations Officer
In order to realize the brand concept of "Japan's Best Sports Experience Brand," the role is to connect the club with stakeholders such as sponsors, partners, government agencies, fans and supporters, and to support the club on the business side.

■Comment from CRO Abe
"Hello everyone, it's been a while. My name is Hiroyuki ABE and I played for GAMBA OSAKA from 2012 to 2016.
I, Hiroyuki ABE, have been appointed as the Club Relations Officer of GAMBA OSAKA . I am very happy and grateful to be back at this club, where I have won many titles together with the supporters. From now on, I will do my best to contribute to the development and victory of the team in a role different from that of a player.
To all the supporters, please continue to support Hiroyuki ABE of GAMBA OSAKA .