We would like to announce that Naoki Hayashi, who has been on loan to Tokyo Verdy, will be joining the club on a permanent transfer.
Player Name
Naoki Hayashi
Born
June 9, 1998, Osaka Prefecture
Height/Weight
181 cm, 70 kg
Position
DF
Career
RIP ACE Junior - RIP ACE Junior Youth - Rissho University Shonan High School - Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences - Kashima Antlers (2021) - Tokyo Verdy (2023)
Match Records
Domestic CompetitionsComment from Naoki Hayashi
"I am pleased to announce that I will be making a permanent transfer to Tokyo Verdy. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to have started my professional football career at Kashima Antlers, a club I have always admired. Although I experienced the harsh realities of being a professional every day, I kept striving for opportunities to play, and the joy of contributing to victories while wearing the Antlers uniform is still vivid in my memory. My second year was plagued by injuries, making it the year I played the least football in my life. It was tough, and I truly felt my own powerlessness, but thanks to my beloved teammates, staff, and all the fans and supporters, I was able to persevere. The experienced, highly motivated, and reliable senior players. The energetic and passionate young players. The staff members who always sincerely engaged with me no matter what. And the fans and supporters who continued to cheer me on with both strictness and warmth. These encounters are treasures in my life, and the time I spent with them is irreplaceable. I am truly grateful. However, I joined Antlers to win titles and contribute to that goal, but the reality was harsh, and I was unable to contribute. I am left with feelings of regret and remorse. Nevertheless, to validate this decision, I believe I must continue to grow relentlessly and demonstrate results. I will do my best to grow significantly, both as a player and as a person, so as not to bring shame to being a former Antlers player. To everyone involved with Kashima Antlers, thank you very much."
