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We are pleased to announce that we have reached a basic agreement with FC Barcelona for Hiroki Abe's permanent transfer to the Spanish First Division team. A formal contract will be signed after he undergoes a medical check and other procedures on-site.

＜Player Profile＞
■Player Name: Hiroki Abe
■Born: January 28, 1999, Tokyo
■Height/Weight: 171 cm, 65 kg
■Position: FW
■Career:
Johoku Asuka FC (Tokyo) - S.T.FC (Tokyo) - Setouchi High School (Hiroshima) - Kashima Antlers (2017)
■Official Match Records:

J1 League Total	49 appearances, 4 goals
League Cup Total	3 appearances, 1 goal
Emperor's Cup Total	8 appearances, 3 goals
AFC Champions League	16 appearances, 1 goal
FIFA Club World Cup	3 appearances, 1 goal

■Individual Titles
2018 J.League Best Young Player Award

■Comment from Hiroki Abe:
"I spent two and a half years at Kashima Antlers since graduating from high school, and I've grown significantly as a professional football player and as a person. Fighting for victory with my teammates, staff, front office, and all the supporters – the entire Antlers family – is my pride and my treasure. It was a difficult decision to leave the team mid-season, but I strongly wanted to take on a new challenge at FC Barcelona, so I decided to make the transfer. I believe that the various difficulties and obstacles I will face from now on are absolutely necessary for my growth. I will cherish every day and every moment, facing football head-on, using everything I experienced at Kashima Antlers as my strength. Thank you very much."