We are pleased to announce that eight players from GAMBA OSAKA Youth will be participating in the 14th "Olympia Future Cup," hosted by AFC Ajax (hereinafter referred to as Ajax), with whom we have a football strategic partnership, from April 4th (Sat) to April 6th (Mon).

The tournament is scheduled to feature a total of eight teams: Ajax, Real Madrid, RSC Anderlecht, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Leverkusen, Sporting CP, Olympique Lyonnais, and Future United.

The newly established "Future United" team for this tournament is a select team comprised of the most talented players chosen from Ajax's partner clubs. The following eight players from GAMBA OSAKA Youth will participate in the tournament as members of Future United.
The tournament is scheduled to be held at "de Toekomst," Ajax's academy facility in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

[Participating players]
1. Okamoto Uta
2. Fujimoto Yoshiki
3. Okamoto Arata
4. Shirosaka Koki
5. Kawano Sho
6. Kagano Subaru
7. Fujii Hideto
8. Saki Oya

[Tournament Rules]
Similar to the previous tournament, the eight participating teams will be divided into two groups for the group stage, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the knockout final round. Throughout the tournament, while adhering to FIFA rules, unique tournament rules will be adopted, such as restarting matches with kick-ins/dribble-ins instead of throw-ins. In addition, there will be no limit on the number of substitutions for field players, allowing more players to participate in fast-paced matches. Furthermore, VAR will be introduced on the main pitch of each venue, ensuring that matches are judged under strict decision-making, just like in first-team matches.

*Details regarding the streaming of the match footage will be announced as soon as they are finalized.

■ About the GAMBA OSAKA x AFC Ajax Football Strategic Partnership
https://www.gamba-osaka.net/english/news/index/no/16236/

■ GAMBA OSAKA Youth 13th "Olympia Future Cup"
https://www.gamba-osaka.net/english/news/index/no/18224/