Gamba Osaka’s Nakamura Moves to FC Gifu on Loan
Gamba Osaka announced today that midfielder Jiro Nakamura will be loaned to FC Gifu for the 2025 season.This move follows a previous developmental loan to Matsumoto Yamaga FC during the latter half of 2024. The transfer window closes on January 31, 2026.
The 21-year-old Nakamura, a native of Ibaraki City, Osaka Prefecture, will continue his progress away from his parent club. His contract with Gamba Osaka includes a clause preventing him from playing against his parent team during the 2025 season.
Nakamura jiro: player Profile
- Date of Birth: August 22,2003
- Birthplace: Ibaraki City,Osaka Prefecture
- Position: Midfielder
- Height/Weight: 5’6″/132 lbs
- Dominant Foot: Left
- Team History:
- 2022-August 2024: Gamba Osaka
- August 2024-December 2024: Matsumoto Yamaga FC (loan)
In his own words,Nakamura commented on the move: “I have decided to transfer to FC Gifu on a developmental loan. I will continue to play in a place away from Osaka as last summer,but I will do my best to return to Gamba as an improved person.”
This loan move is seen as a crucial step in Nakamura’s development. The experience gained playing regular minutes in a different environment will be invaluable as he aims to contribute to Gamba Osaka in the future. Fans and analysts alike will be watching his progress closely throughout the 2025 season.
Jiro Nakamura,a 21-year-old midfielder from Ibaraki City,Osaka Prefecture,has been loaned to FC Gifu for the 2025 season. [1] This follows a previous loan to Matsumoto Yamaga FC during the latter half of 2024.[1]
Nakamura expressed his desire to return to Gamba Osaka as a better player after gaining experience playing regularly in a different environment. [1]
