Cerezo Osaka announce that Vitor Bueno has completed a permanent transfer to Clube do Remo (Brazil). <h3 id="hf9070a5ba3">Comments</h3>"I am truly grateful to my teammates, the staff, everyone involved with the club, and all the supporters for the unwavering support you have given me throughout my two years at Cerezo Osaka. During these two years, I was constantly thinking about what I needed to do to get more playing time, and I believe I have learned a lot in my own way. Although I am leaving the club, I will always support Cerezo Osaka. Muito obrigado!" <h3 id="hee3eba2108">Profile</h3>Date of Birth September 5, 1994 Place of Birth Brazil Height / Weight 185cm / 78kg Position Forward Career Botafogo SP (Brazil) Santos (Brazil) *Loan Santos (Brazil) Dynamo Kyiv (Ukraine) *Loan Sao Paulo (Brazil) Athletico Paranaense (Brazil) Cerezo Osaka Player Data (Domestic) J1: 38 games / 6 goals League Cup: 7 games / 4 goals Emperor's Cup: 3 games / 1 goal

Vitor Bueno completes permanent transfer to Clube do Remo

Cerezo Osaka announce that Yuichi Hirano's contract has expired at the end of the 2025 season. <h3 id="hee3eba2108">Profile</h3>Date of Birth March 11, 1996 Place of Birth Tokyo Height / Weight 174cm / 68kg Position Midfielder Career Kinder Yoshimitsu SC Tokyo Verdy Junior Youth Kokugakuin Univ. Kugayama High School Kokushikan University Mito Hollyhock Urawa Reds Cerezo Osaka Player Data (Total) J1: 39 games / 0 goal J2: 68 games / 1 goal League Cup: 12 games / 1 goal Emperor's Cup: 11 games / 0 goal ACL: 2 games / 0 goal FUJIFILM SUPER CUP: 1 game / 0 goal

Yuichi Hirano leaves the club following contract expiration

Cerezo Osaka announce that Shion Homma's loan from Urawa Reds has been extended until June 30, 2026. He will be ineligible to play in official matches against Urawa Reds during the loan period. <h3 id="hf9070a5ba3">Comments</h3>"To everyone involved with Cerezo Osaka. I am happy to be able to play in the Cerezo Osaka jersey again for the 2026 season. I will improve my own quality and give my everything to fight at full strength at all times, so that I can deliver as many victories as possible to you all. Thank you for your support." <h3 id="hee3eba2108">Profile</h3>Date of Birth August 9, 2000 Place of Birth Niigata Height / Weight 164cm / 60kg Position Midfielder Number 19 Career Asahi SC Albirex Niigata U-15 Albirex Niigata U-18 Albirex Niigata *Registered as a Class-2 player Albirex Niigata Club Brugge (Belgium) Urawa Reds Cerezo Osaka *Loan National Team U-15 Japan U-18 Japan Player Data (Domestic) J1: 21 games / 0 goal J2: 123 games / 21 goals League Cup: 5 games / 0 goal Emperor's Cup: 5 games / 1 goal

Shion Homma extends loan spell at Cerezo Osaka

Cerezo Osaka are pleased to announce the signing of Solomon Sakuragawa from Yokohama FC on a permanent basis. <h3 id="hf9070a5ba3">Comments</h3>"I am Solomon Sakuragawa, and I have joined Cerezo Osaka on a permanent transfer from Yokohama FC. I am truly honored to become a member of such a wonderful club with a rich history. I am looking forward to wearing the Sakura jersey which is the symbol of Cerezo and playing at Yodoko Sakura Stadium. I will give everything I have and fight for the victory of Cerezo Osaka. Thank you for your support." <h3 id="hee3eba2108">Profile</h3>Date of Birth August 4, 2001 Place of Birth Chiba Height / Weight 191cm / 94kg Position Forward Career JSC CHIBA JEF United Ichihara Chiba U-15 JEF United Ichihara Chiba U-18 JEF United Ichihara Chiba Fagiano Okayama *Loan JEF United Ichihara Chiba Yokohama FC National Team U-17 Japan U-18 Japan U-20 Japan Player Data (Total) J1: 35 games / 4 goals J2: 145 games / 22 goals League Cup: 10 games / 2 goals Emperor's Cup: 8 games / 4 goals

Solomon Sakuragawa joins Cerezo Osaka from Yokohama FC on a permanent basis

Cerezo Osaka announce that Ryuya Nishio has completed a permanent transfer to RB Omiya Ardija. <h3 id="hf9070a5ba3">Comments</h3>"I have decided to join RB Omiya Ardija on a permanent basis. From my time in the academy until now, I have gained so much experience and grown at Cerezo Osaka. The experiences I’ve had here are undoubtedly irreplaceable in my life. In my future football career, I will build on these experiences to grow even further and work hard so that I can show you all my success once again. Although I am leaving the team, I would be grateful if you could continue to support me as a player. I will always love Cerezo Osaka. Thank you very much for everything over the years." <h3 id="hee3eba2108">Profile</h3>Date of Birth May 16, 2001 Place of Birth Osaka Height / Weight 180cm / 77kg Position Defender Career FC Grasion Cerezo Osaka U-15 Cerezo Osaka U-18 Cerezo Osaka *Registered as a Class-2 player Cerezo Osaka National Team U-15 Japan U-16 Japan U-17 Japan U-18 Japan U-21 Japan U-22 Japan U-23 Japan Player Data (Total) J1: 118 games / 4 goals J3: 53 games / 1 goal League Cup: 19 games / 0 goal Emperor's Cup: 11 games / 0 goal ACL: 5 games / 0 goal

Ryuya Nishio joins RB Omiya Ardija on a permanent basis

Cerezo Osaka announce the signing of Hayato Tanaka on loan from Kashiwa Reysol. The loan spell runs until June 30, 2026. He will be ineligible to play in official matches against Kashiwa Reysol during his loan period. <h3 id="hf9070a5ba3">Comments</h3>"I am Hayato Tanaka, joining from Kashiwa Reysol. I will dedicate myself every day to contribute to Cerezo Osaka's attractive and attacking football. I am looking forward to playing in front of you all. Thank you for your support!" <h3 id="hee3eba2108">Profile</h3>Date of Birth November 1, 2003 Place of Birth Chiba Height / Weight 188cm / 82kg Position Defender Career Minato SC Kashiwa Reysol U-15 Kashiwa Reysol U-18 Kashiwa Reysol V-Varen Nagasaki *Loan Kashiwa Reysol National Team U-15 Japan U-18 Japan U-19 Japan U-20 Japan Player Data (Total) J1: 22 games / 0 goal J2: 38 games / 1 goal League Cup: 13 games / 0 goal Emperor's Cup: 8 games / 0 goal J1 Promotion Playoff: 1 game / 0 goal

Hayato Tanaka joins Cerezo Osaka on loan from Kashiwa Reysol

Cerezo Osaka announce that Ryosuke Shindo has completed a permanent transfer to V-Varen Nagasaki. <h3 id="hf9070a5ba3">Comments</h3>"I am very happy to have been able to spend five years, a very long time for a footballer, as a Cerezo player. I have decided to move to Nagasaki. When we play against each other, I intend to do my job properly. I look forward to the day we can meet again. Thank you very much." <h3 id="hee3eba2108">Profile</h3>Date of Birth June 7, 1996 Place of Birth Hokkaido Height / Weight 183cm / 74kg Position Defender Career SSS Sapporo Soccer School SSS Junior Youth Consadole Sapporo U-18 Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo Cerezo Osaka National Team U-17 Japan U-18 Japan U-19 Japan Japan Player Data (Total) J1: 171 games / 17 goals J2: 23 games / 0 goal J3: 14 games / 0 goal League Cup: 32 games / 1 goal Emperor's Cup: 10 games / 1 goal

Ryosuke Shindo joins V-Varen Nagasaki on a permanent basis

Cerezo Osaka announce that Kaito Konomi has extended his loan spell at Giravanz Kitakyushu until June 30, 2026. <h3 id="hf9070a5ba3">Comments</h3>"I will extend my developmental loan. I will work hard to return to the club having grown even more. Thank you for your continued support." <h3 id="hee3eba2108">Profile</h3>Date of Birth February 27, 2007 Place of Birth Kumamoto Height / Weight 171cm / 68kg Position Midfielder Career Sorriso Kumamoto U-12 Sorriso Kumamoto U-15 Cerezo Osaka U-18 Cerezo Osaka Giravanz Kitakyushu *Developmental loan Player Data (Total) J3: 26 games / 0 goal League Cup: 1 game / 0 goal Emperor's Cup: 3 games / 0 goal

Kaito Konomi extends his developmental loan at Giravanz Kitakyushu

Cerezo Osaka announce that Rui Osako has returned to the club following his developmental loan spell at SC Sagamihara. <h3 id="hf9070a5ba3">Comments</h3>"I’m back. I will play with full determination. Let’s fight together!" <h3 id="hee3eba2108">Profile</h3>Date of Birth October 13, 2004 Place of Birth Kagoshima Height / Weight 177cm / 69kg Position Midfielder Career Taniyama SSS FC Sousarle Kamimura Gakuen Junior High School Kamimura Gakuen High School Cerezo Osaka Iwaki FC *Developmental loan Cerezo Osaka SC Sagamihara *Developmental loan National Team U-15 Japan U-16 Japan Player Data (Total) J2: 14 games / 1 goal J3: 15 games / 1 goal League Cup: 4 games / 0 goal Emperor's Cup: 7 games / 0 goal

Rui Osako returns from loan at SC Sagamihara

Cerezo Osaka announce that Kazuma Makiguchi has completed his loan spell and will return to Ehime FC. <h3 id="hf9070a5ba3">Comments</h3>"To everyone associated with Cerezo Osaka. Although it was a short period, playing as a member of Cerezo Osaka was a truly valuable experience for me. My teammates and the staff were very kind, and I was able to spend fulfilling days enjoying myself every day. I am truly grateful to the club staff, my teammates, and the fans and supporters. Taking the experience I gained at this club as motivation, I will work with my full effort every day to grow further and one day return to Cerezo Osaka. Thank you very much." <h3 id="hee3eba2108">Profile</h3>Date of Birth September 8, 2004 Place of Birth Hyogo Height / Weight 188cm / 75kg Position Goalkeeper Career Cerezo Osaka Soccer School Amagasaki South Branch Koshienhama SC Vissel Kobe U-15 Ehime FC U-15 Ehime FC *Registered as a Class-2 player Ehime FC Cerezo Osaka *Loan

Kazuma Makiguchi returns to Ehime FC

Cerezo Osaka announce that Kosuke Nakamura joins the club. <h3 id="hf9070a5ba3">Comments</h3>"To everyone associated with Cerezo Osaka, I am Kosuke Nakamura. I am deeply honored to join Cerezo Osaka, a club with a great history and tradition. As a member of the club, I will work with my full effort every day and strive to contribute to the team's victories. Thank you for your support." <h3 id="hee3eba2108">Profile</h3>Date of Birth February 27, 1995 Place of Birth Tokyo Nationality Japan Height / Weight 185cm / 82kg Position Goalkeeper Career Kashiwa Reysol U-12 Kashiwa Reysol U-15 Kashiwa Reysol U-18 Kashiwa Reysol Avispa Fukuoka *Loan Kashiwa Reysol Portimonense SC (Portugal) National Team U-15 Japan U-16 Japan U-17 Japan U-18 Japan U-19 Japan U-22 Japan U-23 Japan Japan Player Data (Domestic Total) J1: 89 games / 0 goal J2: 61 games / 0 goal J3: 3 games / 0 goal League Cup: 3 games / 0 goal Emperor's Cup: 11 games / 0 goal ACL: 3 games / 0 goal J1 Promotion Playoff: 2 games / 0 goal

Kosuke Nakamura joins Cerezo Osaka

Cerezo Osaka announce that Niko Takahashi joins Almere City FC (the Netherlands) on loan. The loan period will run until June 30, 2026. <h3 id="hf9070a5ba3">Comments</h3>"I am joining Almere City FC on a six-month loan. To become a player who can contribute more to Cerezo Osaka, I’m going to make the most of this challenge abroad and return as a better player. Thank you for your support." <h3 id="hee3eba2108">Profile</h3>Date of Birth August 17, 2005 Place of Birth Spain Nationality Japan Height / Weight 173cm / 65kg Position Defender Career FC Barcelona U-18 (Spain) FC Barcelona U-19 (Spain) Cerezo Osaka National Team U-16 Spain U-19 Japan U-20 Japan U-22 Japan U-23 Japan Player Data (Total) J1: 22 games / 1 goal League Cup: 1 game / 0 goal

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Vitor Bueno completes permanent transfer to Clube do Remo

Yuichi Hirano leaves the club following contract expiration

Shion Homma extends loan spell at Cerezo Osaka

Solomon Sakuragawa joins Cerezo Osaka from Yokohama FC on a permanent basis

Ryuya Nishio joins RB Omiya Ardija on a permanent basis

Hayato Tanaka joins Cerezo Osaka on loan from Kashiwa Reysol

Ryosuke Shindo joins V-Varen Nagasaki on a permanent basis

Kaito Konomi extends his developmental loan at Giravanz Kitakyushu

Rui Osako returns from loan at SC Sagamihara

Kazuma Makiguchi returns to Ehime FC

Kosuke Nakamura joins Cerezo Osaka

Niko Takahashi joins Almere City FC on loan

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Vitor Bueno completes permanent transfer to Clube do Remo

Yuichi Hirano leaves the club following contract expiration

Shion Homma extends loan spell at Cerezo Osaka

Solomon Sakuragawa joins Cerezo Osaka from Yokohama FC on a permanent basis

Ryuya Nishio joins RB Omiya Ardija on a permanent basis

Hayato Tanaka joins Cerezo Osaka on loan from Kashiwa Reysol

Ryosuke Shindo joins V-Varen Nagasaki on a permanent basis

Kaito Konomi extends his developmental loan at Giravanz Kitakyushu

Rui Osako returns from loan at SC Sagamihara

Kazuma Makiguchi returns to Ehime FC

Kosuke Nakamura joins Cerezo Osaka

Niko Takahashi joins Almere City FC on loan

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