Mayor Shuya Suzuki of Namegata City and President Fumiyaki Koizumi of Antlers attended the signing ceremony, with media representatives participating online.
First, an explanation of the comprehensive partnership agreement was given.
Comment from Namegata City Mayor Shuya Suzuki
"I am very grateful to Antlers for their understanding and cooperation in the signing of this comprehensive partnership agreement. Until now, Antlers and Namegata City have worked together to revitalize the region through education, health, and community development as hometown partners. To further strengthen this relationship and accelerate regional revitalization in Namegata City, we have concluded this comprehensive partnership agreement. We will promote regional economic development and further improve citizen services."
Comment from Kashima Antlers President Fumiyaki Koizumi
"I am deeply grateful to the people of Namegata City for their tremendous support. I am also delighted that we have signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with Namegata City. Namegata City, Mercari, and Antlers each have different strengths. I hope to leverage Antlers' strength as a football club with many people involved, and Mercari's strength in digital technology, to solve the issues faced by the people of Namegata City and realize community development for future regional development."
Next, we moved on to the signing of the agreement.
After the signing, a Q&A session was held online with the press.
Finally, a commemorative photo was taken on the pitch.
