Cerezo Osaka can confirm that Keisuke Shimizu leaves the club to join FC BASARA HYOGO on a permanent deal. <h3 id="hf9070a5ba3">Comments</h3>"I would like to thank all of our sponsors for their support during the 2024 season, all of our fans and supporters for always fighting alongside us players, all of the volunteers at the stadium for their constant support, and everyone in the Cerezo family. I have worked hard every day for the last three years with the goal of winning the title with this team. Although I did not achieve my goal and had to leave the team, my three years with Cerezo have been a very precious time for me. I feel how much responsibility and hard work it is to defend the goal of Cerezo. I am grateful to Cerezo Osaka for giving me this valuable experience for the rest of my life! I hope that Cerezo Osaka will win the title. Thank you very much." <h3 id="hee3eba2108">Profile</h3>Date of Birth November 25, 1988 Place of Birth Hyogo Height / Weight 183cm / 75kg Position Goalkeeper Career Takigawa Daini High School Oita Trinita New Wave Kitakyushu / Giravanz Kitakyushu *Loan Oita Trinita Avispa Fukuoka *Loan Kyoto Sanga F.C. Cerezo Osaka Player Data J1: 15 games / 0 goal J2: 204 games / 0 goal League Cup: 9 games / 0 goal Emperor's Cup: 22 games / 0 goal

Keisuke Shimizu joins FC BASARA HYOGO

Cerezo Osaka are pleased to announce that Rafael Ratao has agreed to join the club from EC Bahia (Brazil) on a loan deal. The contract will be officially signed after the medical check. The loan period is until the end of the 2025 season. <h3 id="hf9070a5ba3">Comments</h3>"To everyone involved with Cerezo Osaka, it is a pleasure to greet you. My name is Rafael Ratao. Please call me Ratao. I used to belong to a Japanese team for a year and it has been my dream to come back to Japan and play there again. I am very happy to make that dream come true and I hope to score many goals and have a great season with you all. Thank you for your support!" <h3 id="hee3eba2108">Profile</h3>Date of Birth November 30, 1995 Place of Birth Brazil Height / Weight 177cm / 82kg Position Forward Number 9 Career AA Ponte Preta (Brazil) CA Penapolense (Brazil) *Loan Boa EC (Brazil) *Loan Santos FC B (Brazil) *Loan CA Penapolense (Brazil) *Loan Guaratingueta (Brazil) *Loan Albirex Niigata *Loan Nautico (Brazil) *Loan Chungju Hummel FC (South Korea) CA Tubarao (Brazil) Luverdense EC (Brazil) *Loan Novorizontino (Brazil) Oeste FC (Brazil) FC Zorya Luhansk (Ukraine) SK Slovan Bratislava (Slovakia) *Loan SK Slovan Bratislava (Slovakia) Toulouse FC (France) EC Bahia (Brazil) Player Data (in Japan) Emperor's Cup: 1 game / 0 goal

Rafael Ratao joins Cerezo Osaka on loan

[Apology] *Updated on January 14 There was an incorrect description of the country of Thiago's previous team. We will work to ensure that this does not happen again, and we would like to apologize to anyone who may have felt uncomfortable by this error. ***** Cerezo Osaka are pleased to announce that Thiago Andrade has agreed to join the club from Toronto FC (Canada) on a permanent deal. The contract will be officially signed after the medical check. <h3 id="hf9070a5ba3">Comments</h3>"To everyone involved with Cerezo Osaka, it is a pleasure to greet you. My name is Thiago Andrade. Please call me Thiago. I am very happy to be a member of your team, and I would like to thank everyone involved with Cerezo for believing in my abilities. Let's fight together until the end of this season!" <h3 id="hee3eba2108">Profile</h3>Date of Birth October 31, 2000 Place of Birth Brazil Height / Weight 180cm / 68kg Position Forward Number 11 Career EC Bahia (Brazil) New York City FC (USA) Atletico Paranaense (Brazil) *Loan Shenzhen Peng City (China) *Loan San Diego FC (USA) Toronto FC (Canada)

Thiago Andrade joins Cerezo Osaka *Updated on Jan 14

Cerezo Osaka can confirm that Jun Nishikawa, who was on developmental loan at Iwaki FC, joins Sagan Tosu on loan. The loan period will be from February 1, 2025 to January 31, 2026. <h3 id="hf9070a5ba3">Comments</h3>"I will play for Sagan Tosu this season. I will do my best to show you all how I have grown even more! Thank you for your support." <h3 id="hee3eba2108">Profile</h3>Date of Birth February 21, 2002 Place of Birth Kanagawa Height / Weight 180cm / 70kg Position Midfielder Career Aoba FC Yokohama F. Marinos Jr Youth Toko Gakuen High School Cerezo Osaka *As a Special License Player Cerezo Osaka Sagan Tosu *Loan Iwaki FC *Developmental loan National Team U-15 Japan U-16 Japan U-17 Japan U-19 Japan U-20 Japan U-21 Japan U-22 Japan Player Data (Total) J1: 66 games / 2 goals J2: 35 games / 3 goals J3: 1 game / 0 goal League Cup: 9 games / 1 goal Emperor's Cup: 7 games / 1 goal ACL: 1 game / 0 goal

Jun Nishikawa joins Sagan Tosu on loan

Cerezo Osaka can confirm that Yang Han Been leaves the club to join Sagan Tosu on a permanent deal. <h3 id="hf9070a5ba3">Comments</h3>"I have decided to join Sagan Tosu. Thank you for your support over the past two years. Although I have not been involved in many games, I have received a lot of support from the Cerezo Osaka supporters. Thank you very much. The moment I first heard my own chant at the stadium left a strong impression on me, and I will never forget that feeling. I will do my best to play an active role in Sagan Tosu and show you all how I have grown. I look forward to seeing you all again someday." <h3 id="hee3eba2108">Profile</h3>Date of Birth August 30, 1991 Place of Birth South Korea Height / Weight 195cm / 90kg Position Goalkeeper Career Gangwon FC Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma / Seongnam FC FC Seoul Cerezo Osaka National Team U-20 South Korea U-23 South Korea Player Data J1: 13 games / 0 goal League Cup: 5 games / 0 goal Emperor's Cup: 3 games / 0 goal

Yang Han Been leaves Cerezo Osaka to join Sagan Tosu

Cerezo Osaka can confirm that Hiroto Yamada leaves the club to join Sagan Tosu on a permanent deal. <h3 id="hf9070a5ba3">Comments</h3>"Thank you for your support for about 10 years since I had been with Cerezo Osaka Youth. If I hadn't decided to join Cerezo when I was in my third year of junior high school, I really believe that I wouldn't have become a professional. I can only thank Cerezo for making my dream come true. I admired the great seniors and worked hard so that I could lead this club as a graduate of the academy. I am disappointed to leave this club without achieving any results and without being able to repay those who have helped me. I will continue to do my best in a new place, so that I can increase my value as a footballer, and I will continue to be proud to come from this club, even if with a different team. I hope that the Cerezo (well known) for youth development will come back again. Thank you very much." <h3 id="hee3eba2108">Profile</h3>Date of Birth March 7, 2000 Place of Birth Aichi Height / Weight 183cm / 76kg Position Forward Career Aichi FC Roupeiro Kariya Cerezo Osaka U-18 Cerezo Osaka *Registered as a Class-2 player Cerezo Osaka FC Ryukyu *Developmental loan Cerezo Osaka Vegalta Sendai *Developmental loan Cerezo Osaka National Team U-15 Japan U-16 Japan U-17 Japan U-18 Japan Player Data J1: 67 games / 6 goals J2: 44 games / 4 goals J3: 39 games / 10 goals League Cup: 17 games / 4 goals Emperor's Cup: 8 games / 0 goal ACL: 5 games / 0 goal

Hiroto Yamada leaves Cerezo Osaka to join Sagan Tosu

Cerezo Osaka are pleased to announce that Jaroensak Wonggorn has joined the club from BG Pathum United FC (Thailand) on a loan deal. The loan period is from January 5, 2025 to June 30, 2025. <h3 id="hf9070a5ba3">Comments</h3>"I am very happy to be a member of Cerezo Osaka. It has been my dream to play in Japan, so I decided without hesitation. I am excited to join a big club like Cerezo Osaka. I like the Japanese style of play and I will do my best on the pitch, learning from my teammates and improving myself every day while immersing myself in a new environment. I will always be ready to give more than 100%. Cerezo Osaka and all Thai soccer fans, thank you for your support." <h3 id="hee3eba2108">Profile</h3>Date of Birth May 18, 1997 Place of Birth Thailand Height / Weight 168cm / 60kg Position Forward Career Air Force Central (Thailand) Pattaya United FC (Thailand) BG Pathum United FC (Thailand) Muangthong United FC (Thailand) BG Pathum United FC (Thailand) National Team U-19 Thailand U-21 Thailand U-22 Thailand U-23 Thailand Thailand

Jaroensak Wonggorn joins Cerezo Osaka on loan

Cerezo Osaka can confirm that Leo Ceara leaves the club to join Kashima Antlers on a permanent deal. <h3 id="hf9070a5ba3">Comments</h3>"Today I have to say goodbye to everyone at Cerezo Osaka who gave me a wonderful opportunity. The memories I have made with Cerezo over the past two years will stay with me for the rest of my life. I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to everyone involved with Cerezo and to all the supporters who have continued to support me. It has been a very happy two years, and I am filled with gratitude. Thank you very much. From now on, I will support you all forever. A big hug from the bottom of my heart to all of you, with my gratitude for your support. From Leo Ceara." <h3 id="hee3eba2108">Profile</h3>Date of Birth February 3, 1995 Place of Birth Brazil Height / Weight 178cm / 78kg Position Forward Career EC Vitoria (Brazil) FC Ryukyu *Loan EC Vitoria (Brazil) AD Confianca (Brazil) *Loan EC Vitoria (Brazil) CRB (Brazil) *Loan EC Vitoria (Brazil) Yokohama F. Marinos Cerezo Osaka Player Data (Domestic) J1: 129 games / 54 goals J3: 23 games / 2 goals League Cup: 14 games / 4 goals Emperor's Cup: 9 games / 4 goals ACL: 4 games / 2 goals

Leo Ceara leaves Cerezo Osaka for Kashima Antlers

Cerezo Osaka can confirm that Nagi Matsumoto, who was on loan at Montedio Yamagata, will return to Cerezo Osaka for the 2025 season. <h3 id="hf9070a5ba3">Comments</h3>"I return to Cerezo Osaka. Since turning professional, I have been on loan repeatedly and have not been able to help Cerezo, but I will do my best to contribute with what I have gained up until now. Let's fight together in the pink uniform!" <h3 id="hee3eba2108">Profile</h3>Date of Birth September 4, 2001 Place of Birth Osaka Height / Weight 171cm / 66kg Position Midfielder Career Kire Higashi FC Cerezo Osaka U-15 Cerezo Osaka U-18 Cerezo Osaka *Registered as a Class-2 player Cerezo Osaka Tochigi SC *Developmental loan Ventforet Kofu *Developmental loan Montedio Yamagata *Loan National Team U-15 Japan U-16 Japan U-17 Japan U-18 Japan U-19 Japan U-21 Japan Player Data J2: 100 games / 5 goals J3: 56 games / 3 goals League Cup: 1 game / 0 goal Emperor's Cup: 11 games / 1 goal ACL: 3 games / 0 goal FUJIFILM SUPER CUP: 1 game / 0 goal

Nagi Matsumoto returns from loan at Montedio Yamagata

Cerezo Osaka can confirm that Ryogo Yamasaki leaves the club to join V-Varen Nagasaki on a permanent deal. <h3 id="hf9070a5ba3">Comments</h3>"I will be playing for V-Varen Nagasaki next season. I joined the team in the summer and felt a lot of frustration because I could not contribute to achieving the team's goals. However, every day for the past six months has been exciting and I have found myself becoming more and more absorbed in soccer. I am grateful to the players, the staff, and the wonderful people I have met during my time here. What I remember most is the Osaka derby. The ground-shaking cheers of the fans and supporters for each play and the sense of unity was something I had never felt before. I will never forget playing in that atmosphere and winning that game. I was happy to be able to play soccer for Cerezo Osaka! I will do my best to help Nagasaki to J1 and play in front of you again! Thank you very much." <h3 id="hee3eba2108">Profile</h3>Date of Birth September 20, 1992 Place of Birth Okayama Height / Weight 187cm / 82kg Position Forward Career Hero Bizen Jr Youth Tamano Konan High School Fukuoka University Sagan Tosu Tokushima Vortis *Loan Sagan Tosu Tokushima Vortis Shonan Bellmare Nagoya Grampus Kyoto Sanga F.C. Cerezo Osaka Player Data (Total) J1: 162 games / 17 goals J2: 92 games / 22 goals League Cup: 24 games / 5 goals Emperor's Cup: 13 games / 5 goals ACL: 6 games / 4 goals J1 Promotion Play-off: 2 games / 0 goal

Ryogo Yamasaki leaves Cerezo Osaka for V-Varen Nagasaki

Cerezo Osaka can confirm that Ryo Watanabe, who was on loan at Jubilo Iwata, leaves the club to join Jubilo Iwata on a permanent deal. <h3 id="hf9070a5ba3">Comments</h3>"First of all, I would like to thank all the sponsors, fans and supporters, volunteers, and everyone involved with Cerezo Osaka for their tremendous support and encouragement during the 2024 season. As I said when I left the club on loan in the summer, I would also like to take this opportunity to thank president Morishima, manager Kogiku, general manager Kajino, and everyone else involved for taking me from a nobody a year and a half ago to the J1 team I have dreamed of since I was little. Thank you very much. In this tough world, it is only natural that if you cannot produce results, you will lose your place, and everything is your own responsibility. I came to this club and was unable to leave anything behind as a player. During my one year with this club, I had many difficult times, and there were many times when I felt like breaking down and wanting to run away. However, I was able to stay strong because of the supporters who cheered me on, and because my best teammates, staff, and family were always nearby, reaching out and helping me. Manager Kogiku always said that everyday life is everything. I was able to face my weaknesses without turning away from the bad things and to practice without losing heart because of the people around me who support me and because I have believed in these words. Unfortunately, I was not able to turn this into strength and achieve results on the pitch, but I am not lying about the process that I have been accumulating. I can proudly say that. Everything that happens in life has meaning. Even this unexpressed frustration has meaning. I wanted to somehow make up for that frustration here, but I am really, really disappointed that I cannot do so as a player for this club that I love. I will definitely return to this stage, to J1, and to this pitch. I sincerely hope that day will come, and at the same time, I will make it one of my goals for the rest of my soccer career. I believe that one day I will be able to meet you all again. This has been long, but thank you so much for your kindness and support! Thank you very much!" <h3 id="hee3eba2108">Profile</h3>Date of Birth October 25, 1996 Place of Birth Tokyo Height / Weight 179cm / 71kg Position Forward Career Shibuya Central FC Yoyogi Junior High School Takanawa High School Sangyo Noritsu University Azul Claro Numazu Fujieda MYFC Cerezo Osaka Jubilo Iwata *Loan Player Data J1: 25 games / 3 goals J2: 26 games / 13 goals J3: 94 games / 20 goals League Cup: 1 game / 0 goal Emperor's Cup: 3 games / 2 goals

Ryo Watanabe leaves Cerezo Osaka for Jubilo Iwata

Cerezo Osaka are pleased to announce that Shinnosuke Hatanaka joins the club from Yokohama F. Marinos on a permanent deal. <h3 id="hf9070a5ba3">Comments</h3>"I am Shinnosuke Hatanaka and I have joined from Yokohama F. Marinos. I would like to fight together with you, putting everything on the line so that we can achieve the long-cherished dream of winning the J1 League. It's not an easy goal, but I will do my best to give to the team what I have experienced so far! Let's make it a hot season until the end! Also, this is my first time in Kansai and I don't know anything about it, so I would be happy if you could give me some recommendations on places to eat and drink so I can get used to it as soon as possible. Thank you so much!" <h3 id="hee3eba2108">Profile</h3>Date of Birth August 25, 1995 Place of Birth Kanagawa Height / Weight 185cm / 83kg Position Defender Career Yokohama Sumire SC Tokyo Verdy Junior Tokyo Verdy Junior Youth Tokyo Verdy Youth Tokyo Verdy FC Machida Zelvia Tokyo Verdy Yokohama F. Marinos Player Data J1: 145 games / 3 goals J2: 90 games / 4 goals J3: 4 games / 0 goal League Cup: 14 games / 0 goal Emperor's Cup: 8 games / 2 goals ACL: 13 games / 1 goal FUJIFILM SUPER CUP: 2 games / 0 goal J1 Promotion Play-Off: 1 game / 0 goal

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Keisuke Shimizu joins FC BASARA HYOGO

Rafael Ratao joins Cerezo Osaka on loan

Thiago Andrade joins Cerezo Osaka *Updated on Jan 14

Jun Nishikawa joins Sagan Tosu on loan

Yang Han Been leaves Cerezo Osaka to join Sagan Tosu

Hiroto Yamada leaves Cerezo Osaka to join Sagan Tosu

Jaroensak Wonggorn joins Cerezo Osaka on loan

Leo Ceara leaves Cerezo Osaka for Kashima Antlers

Nagi Matsumoto returns from loan at Montedio Yamagata

Ryogo Yamasaki leaves Cerezo Osaka for V-Varen Nagasaki

Ryo Watanabe leaves Cerezo Osaka for Jubilo Iwata

Shinnosuke Hatanaka joins Cerezo Osaka

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Keisuke Shimizu joins FC BASARA HYOGO

Rafael Ratao joins Cerezo Osaka on loan

Thiago Andrade joins Cerezo Osaka *Updated on Jan 14

Jun Nishikawa joins Sagan Tosu on loan

Yang Han Been leaves Cerezo Osaka to join Sagan Tosu

Hiroto Yamada leaves Cerezo Osaka to join Sagan Tosu

Jaroensak Wonggorn joins Cerezo Osaka on loan

Leo Ceara leaves Cerezo Osaka for Kashima Antlers

Nagi Matsumoto returns from loan at Montedio Yamagata

Ryogo Yamasaki leaves Cerezo Osaka for V-Varen Nagasaki

Ryo Watanabe leaves Cerezo Osaka for Jubilo Iwata

Shinnosuke Hatanaka joins Cerezo Osaka

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