Building upon their new style, Gamba Osaka became the first J.League team to win the ACL2, achieving their long-awaited 10th title. The new season, which will begin in August for the first time in J.League history, will mark the start of a new era for Gamba.
Following in the footsteps of former Head Coach JENS WISSING , the team will now be led by Head Coach Myojin, a legend who experienced Gamba's golden age as a player.

"I believe that the most important thing is for the team to win. I want to dedicate everything I have to that," declared the former ironman defensive midfielder at his inaugural press conference. Building upon the foundation established under the Visching regime, he has already begun to implement a new style within the team.

"Unless we can press from the front and attack quickly and with high intensity, we won't be able to win a title. However, I think that alone won't be enough." (Head Coach Myojin). As a player who, along with assistant head coach Endo, supported Gamba's passing football, which was praised as a "golden midfield,"Head Coach Myojin wants to incorporate not only a fast, vertical style but also Gamba's tradition of effectively moving the ball.
On July 24th, they achieved a resounding 6-0 victory against Kanazawa in a match to support the reconstruction of Noto. Nakatani also expressed confidence in the pre-season preparations, saying, "We've been able to figure out how the team will approach the summer season." In the match against Urawa, Myojin Gamba will finally unveil their true potential.

Given that the opening match against Urawa is known as the National Derby and has seen countless memorable battles, Panasonic Stadium Suita is sure to be enveloped in a unique atmosphere of excitement. However, ahead of their first official match, the manager's tone was not overly enthusiastic.
Head Coach Myojin's words, "Whether it's a Pre-season Match , the opening game, or the final, I expect the players to give their all in every single match," speak volumes about the direction Gamba Osaka will be heading in the future.
Regardless of the type of tournament or opponent, what he always emphasizes is focusing solely on the result in the immediate match. This is a philosophy unique to Head Coach Myojin, who, as a player himself, understands the philosophy of a consistently winning team.

While he won't abandon the foundation he built in the J.LEAGUE 100 YEAR VISION LEAGUE, Uenaka, who has been eagerly awaiting his Gamba debut, is full of enthusiasm, saying in front of the home supporters, "My strength is making runs behind the DF line. I can also be a starting point for attacks, and I want to make this opening match one that shows the supporters that I'm a player who can do anything up front."

Meanwhile, Urawa has also appointed Head Coach Cho, who led Kyoto up to the J.LEAGUE 100 YEAR VISION LEAGUE , and is currently building a new style. Nakatani says, "I expect them to gain rhythm through defense and play at a high tempo, just like they did in the Kyoto days," but on the other hand, he shows confidence in their ability to break down the opposition by saying, "We also have a strong counter-attacking style and players with the speed to score a goal."
While they have formidable attackers waiting in the wings, such as new signing Mizunuma, a former Japan international, and Minamino, who played for Gamba, young goalkeeper Araki revealed the players' feelings, saying, "Everyone is more motivated because it's the opening match."
Myojin Gamba will finally unveil their new team. All that remains is for them to win their debut match by securing three points against their arch-rivals.