Gamba Osaka on Wednesday announced the signing of midfielder Haruya Ide from JEF United Chiba.

The 22-year-old JEF academy product scored five goals in 35 MEIJI YASUDA J2 League appearances this season.

“I’m grateful from my heart for the chance to join this club,” Ide said. 

“I want to devote myself to helping this team win as many titles as possible.”