Mao Hamana who decided to join next season attended the “Matsumoto University J-League Club Joining Joint Press Conference”[Rapporto]– Matsumoto Yamaga F.C

December 16 (Friday) At Matsumoto University, Mao Hamana, who has decided to join Matsumoto Yamaga FC, and Arima Aoki, who has decided to join AC Nagano Parceiro, will hold a joint press conference. it has been done.

Mr. Akira Sugaya, President of Matsumoto University and Matsumoto Junior College

“Thank you so much for visiting us today despite your busy schedule. We are both very happy and overjoyed that you unofficially decided to join AC Nagano Parceiro. The fact that Matsumoto University has produced two Js. I believe it will inspire and motivate greatly. After the establishment of the football club in 2007, especially in 2010, we signed an agreement with Matsumoto Yamaga Co., Ltd. to promote business cooperation. Since then, we have received great support in strengthening the team. Thanks to such efforts, these two players have become J.League players and I am deeply grateful to them. , Hamana and Aoki sincerely hope that they will be further promoted to their respective clubs, or in other words, they will continue to work hard and in the near future both will show the their majestic appearances at the Shinshu Derby”.

Mr. Shigeru Saito, Associate Professor, Matsumoto University, director and manager of the men’s soccer club

“First of all, I would like to thank you for giving us this opportunity today. For the first time since I founded the club 16 years ago, I was able to hold a joint press conference with two players as J-League players. But since then, i thought it would be nice if such a day would come someday, and i feel i have fulfilled one of my dreams as an instructor by being able to hold this event today.This is what i thought was happening now, and i am really full of heart and want to thank many people for this opportunity.I hope that the two of them will continue to play an active role in the future.If you go to Alwyn on weekends, you may be able to see Hamana, and if you go to U Star, you may see Aoki.I think if I can contribute even a little to the local sports culture, Shinshu football will become even more exciting. Of course, the Shinshu Derby was enthusiastic, and as a university, Matsumoto University, I would like to spread the c Shinshu football culture, including this one.”

How about Hamana from Saito’s point of view?

“Mr. Hamana entered Sendai University’s Meisei High School in 2019. My initial impression was that he had outstanding athletic ability and a high level of technique, and that he was truly talented. In high school, he excelled. Even though I didn’t get no results, I still remember feeling like I had a treasure. I became a starting lineup from my freshman year and won the game against AC Nagano Parceiro in the Prefectural Championship final of Nagano 2019. Subsequently, he was selected as the best eleven of the Hokushinetsu University Soccer League for two consecutive years in his second and third year.He participated in the 36th Denso Cup Challenge Soccer held in March 2022 as a member of the Hokushinetsu selection team. his performance there, he was also selected for playoff selection At the same time, the 2022 JFA/J As a special designated player in the league, he played he played 3 games in competitive matches and recorded an assist in his debut match. Although I still have my childhood, Mr. Yamamasa Matsumoto raised me with his strict but warm eyes, I hope he eventually becomes a player to represent Japan.

Hirofumi Tetsudo General Manager, Development Department

“We have been working with Matsumoto University for several years and have sent coaches from our club to jointly strengthen the team. I thought there was something I could do to help local football grow further, so I partnered with Matsumoto University to carry on This type of initiative I am very happy that what we have done so far has been a result of the growth of players as a result of what we have done together at the university as a club to move on to the professional path I think the goal is not to become a footballer professional, but what kind of player they will become after turning professional and how they play an active role will be an important point for them.as a soccer player in the future will lead to the future of children in Matsumoto area, Matsumoto University, Matsusho Gakuen is in the area, so I will continue to take responsibility.I want you to grow up with that is responsibility as a springboard.”

Mao Hamana

“First of all, thank you for giving me this opportunity. I am Mao Hamana and I have decided to join Matsumoto Yamaga FC. Thank you.”

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Arima Aoki, who has unofficially decided to join AC Nagano Parceiro

Aoki belonged to Matsumoto Yamaga FCU-15 when he was in middle school, and later went to Matsusho Gakuen High School and Matsumoto University before joining AC Nagano Parceiro.

Question and answer session

What has grown the most in your four years of university?

“The thing that made me grow the most during my university life was putting a lot of effort into muscle training to train my physical side.”

From Hamana’s point of view, what kind of person is Aoki?

“When I was about to compromise, when I saw Asima, it was she who made me feel like I should do more.”

Why did you choose Matsumoto University?

“I knew there was Matsumoto Yamaga in the Matsumoto area, so I thought it would be inspiring to have a pro team nearby. I actually went to see a game in Alwyn around my freshman year, and got into Matsumoto University due to the fact that there was a professional team called Matsumoto Yamaga nearby.

What kind of show would you like to see?

“I think my strengths are dribbling, passing and shooting.

What are your goals for next season?

“I want to play as many matches as possible and do my best so that many people can see my performance.”