Cerezo Osaka can confirm that Pablo Machin will become the club's first team manager for the 2026/27 season. The contract will be officially signed once his visa has been obtained. <h3 id="hf9070a5ba3">Comments</h3>"First of all, I am delighted to join a historic club like Cerezo Osaka. Ever since I first came to Japan, I had hoped that one day I would have the opportunity to coach here. Now that I have been given this opportunity, I will give everything I have and do my utmost so that, together, we can achieve great results." <h3 id="hee3eba2108">Profile</h3>Date of Birth April 7, 1975 Place of Birth Spain Playing Career CD Numancia (Spain) Coaching Career 1998-2000: CD Calasanz (Spain), Manager 2000-2006: CD Numancia Youth (Spain), Manager 2006-2007: CD Numancia B (Spain), Manager 2007-2011: CD Numancia (Spain), Coach 2011-2013: CD Numancia (Spain), Manager 2014-2018: Girona FC (Spain), Manager 2018-2019: Sevilla FC (Spain), Manager 2019: RCD Espanyol (Spain), Manager 2020-2021: Deportivo Alaves (Spain), Manager 2021: Al-Ain FC (Saudi Arabia), Manager 2021-2022: Al-Raed FC (Saudi Arabia), Manager 2022-2023: Elche CF (Spain), Manager 2023-2024: Apollon Limassol FC (Cyprus), Manager 2024-2025: Umm Salal SC (Qatar), Manager

Cerezo Osaka appoint Pablo Machin as new manager

Cerezo Osaka announce that manager Arthur Papas leaves the club. <h3 id="hf9070a5ba3">Comments</h3>"Dear Cerezo supporters, Sadly, the time has come for me to say goodbye. When I arrived at Cerezo Osaka, I made a promise to myself that when the day came for me to leave this club, I would leave behind a team stronger than the one I inherited, with a solid foundation for the next generation to build upon. With humility, I can say that this team is undoubtedly stronger than it was when I first arrived, and that its future is very bright. Over the past two years, we have established a brave and attacking style of football, while many of our young talents have developed into key players for the first team. Alongside that progress, we achieved results step by step, and I am incredibly proud that together we were able to deliver one of the most memorable seasons in the club's history. Personally, I felt that this story was only just beginning. Sadly, however, my journey with the club comes to an end here. I sincerely hope that the next manager will build on the foundations we have laid over the past two years and take this club to even greater heights. Every single day, I gave everything I had to build a team that you could be proud to support. But our progress has only been possible because of the commitment of the players, the support of the club, and above all, the unwavering belief and passion of you, our supporters. The trust and encouragement you gave the players every step of the way gave them courage and confidence, and became a driving force behind their growth. The bond I have built with the players and our supporters is something I will always treasure. And it is that bond that I will miss more than anything. This club, and its supporters, possess incredible strength. There will be difficult moments ahead, but please continue to believe in one another, support one another, and keep building the future of this wonderful club together. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you for everything. Until we meet again someday. Arthur Papas" <h3 id="hee3eba2108">Profile</h3>Date of Birth February 12, 1980 Place of Birth Australia Coaching Career 2009-2010: Australia U-18, Assistant Coach 2009-2011: Australian Institute of Sport, Football Coach 2011: Oakleigh Cannons FC (Australia), Manager 2011-2012: Newcastle United Jets FC (Australia), First Team Assistant Coach, Youth Head Coach 2012-2013: India U-23, Manager 2013: Dempo FC (India), Manager 2014: FC Goa (India), Assistant Coach 2015: Oakleigh Cannons FC (Australia), Manager 2016-2017: Green Gully FC (Australia), Manager 2017: Al-Ettifaq SC (Saudi Arabia), Assistant Coach 2018: Northeast United FC (India), Assistant Coach 2019: Yokohama F. Marinos, Coach 2020: Yokohama F. Marinos, Head Coach 2021: Kagoshima United FC, Manager 2021-2023: Newcastle United Jets FC (Australia), Manager 2023-2024: Buriram United FC (Thailand), Manager 2025-: Cerezo Osaka, Manager

Arthur Papas leaves Cerezo Osaka

Cerezo Osaka are pleased to announce that Yota Komi joins the club from Kashiwa Reysol on a loan basis. The loan deal runs until June 30, 2027. He will not be eligible to play in official matches against Kashiwa Reysol during the loan period. <h3 id="hf9070a5ba3">Comments</h3>"I am joining from Kashiwa Reysol. I will give my all to every task in front of me, one step at a time, so that I can make the most of my strengths within the team's system and help the team win as many matches as possible. I believe that something will come from those efforts. I look forward to your support!" <h3 id="hee3eba2108">Profile</h3>Date of Birth August 11, 2002 Place of Birth Saitama Height / Weight 169cm / 67kg Position Forward Career FC LIEN FC LAVIDA Shohei High School Albirex Niigata Kashiwa Reysol National Team U-18 Japan U-22 Japan U-23 Japan Player Data (Total) J1: 81 games / 5 goals J2: 27 games / 4 goals League Cup: 17 games / 6 goals J1 100 Year Vision League: 14 games / 3 goals Emperor's Cup: 7 games / 3 goals

Yota Komi joins Cerezo Osaka from Kashiwa Reysol on loan

Cerezo Osaka announce that Shion Homma's loan spell from Urawa Reds has expired. It has also been confirmed that he will join FC Tokyo on a permanent basis for the 2026/27 season. <h3 id="hf9070a5ba3">Comments</h3>"To everyone involved with Cerezo Osaka, thank you very much for the past year. At Cerezo, I had my own personal chant for the first time in my career. I cannot thank you enough for always supporting me with such warm and passionate encouragement, even when I was not able to play as well as I wanted. I would also like to sincerely thank the sporting department, the manager, the coaching staff for giving me the opportunity, and all of my teammates who always supported me. I wish Cerezo Osaka every success in the future. Although I will be playing for a different club, I will work hard so that I can show you all how much I have grown. Thank you very much for everything!" <h3 id="hee3eba2108">Profile</h3>Date of Birth August 9, 2000 Place of Birth Niigata Height / Weight 164cm / 60kg Position Midfielder Career Asahi SC Albirex Niigata U-15 Albirex Niigata U-18 Albirex Niigata *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 J1 100 Year Vision League: 15 games / 2 goals Emperor's Cup: 3 games / 1 goal

Shion Homma's loan spell concludes

Cerezo Osaka announce that Kosei Okazawa will return to the club following his loan spell at Fujieda MYFC. <h3 id="hf9070a5ba3">Comments</h3>"I will be returning to Cerezo Osaka for the 2026/27 season. Since being promoted to the first team, I have been unable to achieve the results I had hoped for or contribute to the team, and even during my loan spells, I spent every day feeling frustrated. That is why I am truly grateful for the opportunity to return and to wear the Sakura jersey once again. First of all, I will work hard every day to earn recognition from the fans and supporters as a member of Cerezo Osaka. As a product of the academy, I will also do my best to follow in the footsteps of the many great players who came before me and become a player who can spread his wings onto the world! I will fight with pride for the Cerezo Osaka crest! Thank you for your continued support!" <h3 id="hee3eba2108">Profile</h3>Date of Birth October 22, 2003 Place of Birth Osaka Height / Weight 165cm / 60kg Position Midfielder Career Cerezo Osaka Elite Class Osaka West Branch Owada SSC Cerezo Osaka West U-15 Cerezo Osaka U-18 Cerezo Osaka *Registered as a Class-2 player Cerezo Osaka Red Bull Bragantino *Loan Cerezo Osaka FC Ryukyu *Developmental loan Fujieda MYFC *Loan Player Data (Total) J2: 28 games / 1 goal J3: 85 games / 3 goals League Cup: 6 games / 1 goal J2/J3 100 Year Vision League: 19 games / 2 goals Emperor's Cup: 4 games / 0 goal

Kosei Okazawa returns from loan at Fujieda MYFC

Cerezo Osaka announce that Yengi Kusini's loan spell from Aberdeen FC has expired. <h3 id="hf9070a5ba3">Comments</h3>"I would like to sincerely thank everyone involved with Cerezo Osaka for everything during my time at the club. Things did not turn out the way I had hoped due to injury, but as I leave this club, all I am left with is gratitude and wonderful memories. It was a great honour to experience Japanese football. Above all, I am truly grateful for the warmth of the Japanese people and for the opportunity to experience this culture so deeply. I sincerely wish everyone at the club all the best and every success in the future. Once again, thank you very much for everything." <h3 id="hee3eba2108">Profile</h3>Date of Birth January 15, 1999 Place of Birth Australia Nationality Australia Height / Weight 190cm / 93kg Position Forward Career Adelaide Comets FC (Australia) Adelaide United FC (Australia) Western Sydney Wanderers FC (Australia) Portsmouth FC (England) Aberdeen FC (Scotland) Cerezo Osaka *Loan National Team U-23 Australia Australia Player Data (in Japan) J1 100 Year Vision League: 4 games / 0 goal

Yengi Kusini's loan spell concludes

Cerezo Osaka announce that Kaito Konomi, who has been on a developmental loan at Giravanz Kitakyushu, will join Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo on a developmental loan <h3 id="hf9070a5ba3">Comments</h3>"I will be joining Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo on a developmental loan. I will give my all every day so that I can return to Cerezo Osaka as a more developed player. 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 J2/J3 100 Year Vision League: 11 games / 0 goal Emperor's Cup: 3 games / 0 goal

Kaito Konomi joins Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo on developmental loan

Cerezo Osaka are pleased to announce that Koto Abe joins the club from Jubilo Iwata on a loan basis. The loan deal runs until June 30, 2027. <h3 id="hf9070a5ba3">Comments</h3>"I am Koto Abe, and I have joined from Jubilo Iwata. I am delighted to become part of one of the biggest clubs in the J1 League. I still remember playing at YANMAR HANASAKA STADIUM two years ago as an opponent and experiencing the incredible atmosphere there. Now, I am looking forward to fighting alongside you all with you as my trusted allies!" <h3 id="hee3eba2108">Profile</h3>Date of Birth August 1, 1997 Place of Birth Niigata Height / Weight 186cm / 82kg Position Goalkeeper Career Kameda FC Albirex Niigata Jr Youth Albirex Niigata U-18 Tsukuba University Albirex Niigata Jubilo Iwata National Team U-16 Japan U-17 Japan U-18 Japan U-21 Japan Player Data (Total) J1: 9 games / 0 goal J2: 40 games / 0 goal League Cup: 15 games / 0 goal J2/J3 100 Year Vision League: 1 game / 0 goal Emperor's Cup: 7 games / 0 goal

Koto Abe joins Cerezo Osaka from Jubilo Iwata on loan

Cerezo Osaka announce that Go Kambayashi will return to the club following his loan spell at Matsumoto Yamaga FC. <h3 id="hf9070a5ba3">Comments</h3>"I will be returning to Cerezo Osaka following my loan spell at Matsumoto Yamaga FC. I am delighted to be able to fight for this crest once again. I will work hard to prove my worth on the pitch and contribute to the team. Thank you for your continued support!" <h3 id="hee3eba2108">Profile</h3>Date of Birth August 18, 2002 Place of Birth Nara Height / Weight 187cm / 84kg Position Goalkeeper Career Cerezo Osaka U-12 Cerezo Osaka U-15 Cerezo Osaka U-18 Cerezo Osaka *Class-2 player Meiji University Cerezo Osaka Matsumoto Yamaga FC *Loan Player Data (Total) J3: 7 games / 0 goal J2/J3 100 Year Vision League: 1 game / 0 goal

Go Kambayashi returns from loan at Matsumoto Yamaga FC

Cerezo Osaka announce that Koki Fukui joins Urawa Reds on a permanent basis. <h3 id="hf9070a5ba3">Comments</h3>"Thank you very much for the past year and a half. The year and a half I spent at Cerezo Osaka has become an irreplaceable part of my football career. It was not always easy, and there were times when I struggled and felt frustrated, but the fans and supporters who continued to cheer me on no matter the circumstances always gave me great strength. I am truly proud to have fought alongside my teammates, the staff, everyone at the club, and to have worn the Sakura crest on my chest. The teammates I met at this club and every experience I had here will remain treasures that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. I will continue to take on new challenges, carrying everything I gained at Cerezo Osaka with me. Thank you very much for the past year and a half. And I will never forget fighting alongside everyone who loves Cerezo Osaka. See you again!🌸 The Pride of Osaka🌸" <h3 id="hee3eba2108">Profile</h3>Date of Birth November 4, 1995 Place of Birth Kanagawa Height / Weight 184cm / 78kg Position Goalkeeper Career Meiji Freebirds Shonan Bellmare U-15 Hiratsuka Shonan Institute of Technology High School Nippon Sport Science University FC Machida Zelvia Cerezo Osaka Player Data J1: 32 games / 0 goal J2: 127 games / 0 goal League Cup: 6 games / 0 goal Emperor's Cup: 5 games / 0 goal

Koki Fukui joins Urawa Reds on a permanent basis

Cerezo Osaka announce that Kim Jin Hyeon joins Tochigi City on a loan basis. The loan deal runs until June 30, 2027. <h3 id="hf9070a5ba3">Comments</h3>"I have decided to join Tochigi City on loan. I am grateful to everyone who has always supported me and encouraged me no matter the circumstances. To everyone in the Cerezo Osaka family, I look forward to seeing you again." <h3 id="hee3eba2108">Profile</h3>Date of Birth July 6, 1987 Place of Birth South Korea Height / Weight 192cm / 82kg Position Goalkeeper Career Dongguk High School (South Korea) Dongguk University (South Korea) Cerezo Osaka National Team U-18 South Korea U-19 South Korea U-20 South Korea South Korea Player Data (Total) J1: 423 games / 0 goal J2: 113 games / 0 goal J3: 1 game / 0 goal League Cup: 47 games / 0 goal J1 100 Year Vision League: 3 games / 0 goal Emperor's Cup: 23 games / 0 goal ACL: 26 games / 0 goal

Kim Jin Hyeon joins Tochigi City on a loan basis

Cerezo Osaka announce that Motohiko Nakajima joins Vegalta Sendai on a permanent basis. <h3 id="hf9070a5ba3">Comments</h3>"I have been supported by so many people since my time in the academy. I was unable to achieve any results in the 100 Year Vision League, but I am truly grateful for the passionate support from everyone who kept urging me to score right until the very end. I am deeply sorry that I could not produce any results despite that. I have nothing but gratitude for the fans and supporters who continued to cheer me on passionately no matter the circumstances. I do not want to leave a long, drawn-out comment, so I will keep it brief. Leaving the club that I have admired and loved since I was a child was not an easy decision, but please believe that it was a choice I made precisely because I was a Cerezo supporter myself. I was the one who loved Cerezo the most. To everyone who has been involved with me up to this point, thank you so very much for everything." <h3 id="hee3eba2108">Profile</h3>Date of Birth April 18, 1999 Place of Birth Osaka Height / Weight 171cm / 71kg Position Forward Career Cerezo Osaka U-12 Cerezo Osaka West U-15 Cerezo Osaka U-18 Cerezo Osaka *Class-2 Cerezo Osaka Albirex Niigata *Developmental loan Cerezo Osaka Vegalta Sendai *Developmental loan Vegalta Sendai *Loan Cerezo Osaka National Team U-16 Japan U-17 Japan U-18 Japan U-19 Japan Player Data (Total) J1: 48 games / 7 goals J2: 138 games / 28 goals J3: 78 games / 19 goals League Cup: 8 games / 1 goal J1 100 Year Vision League: 19 games / 0 goal Emperor's Cup: 9 games / 0 goal ACL: 5 games / 0 goal

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