Persib Bandung officially signs Japanese midfielder Gakuto Notsuda

Indonesian football club Persib Bandung has officially announced the signing of Japanese midfielder Gakuto Notsuda. The 32-year-old player joins the "Maung Bandung" squad following a recommendation from the team's coaching staff, who identified him as a key addition to bolster the team's strength.

Adhitia Putra Herawan, Deputy CEO of PT Persib Bandung Bermartabat, highlighted Notsuda's valuable qualities. "The coaching staff sees Gakuto as a player with the quality, experience, and flexibility that the team needs," Adhitia stated on the club's official website. The club believes his addition will maintain Persib's competitiveness across various competitions throughout the season.

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The coaching staff sees Gakuto as a player with the quality, experience, and flexibility that the team needs.

Notsuda's experience playing in both the Japanese and Thai leagues is considered a significant asset. "Experience playing in the Japanese and Thai leagues is an added value that is believed to contribute positively to the team's performance on the field," Adhitia added. Persib management hopes the midfielder, who previously played for Thailand's BG Pathum United since 2024, will quickly adapt to his new environment in Bandung and deliver his best performance.

With Notsuda's arrival, he becomes the fourth Japanese player to represent Persib Bandung. The club has a history of signing Japanese talent, having previously featured Satoshi Otomo, Shohei Matsunaga, and Kenji Adachihara.

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Experience playing in the Japanese and Thai leagues is an added value that is believed to contribute positively to the team's performance on the field.