We are pleased to announce that Jens Wissing will be taking over as Head Coach of the first team from the 2026 season.
Jens Wissing Profile
■Date of birth: January 2, 1988 (37 years old)
■ Place of birth: Germany
■Main teaching history
July 2014 – June 2019 1. FC Head Coach(Germany)
July 2019 – June 2020 Assistant Coach, Borussia Mönchengladbach II (Germany)
July 2021 – June 2022 Assistant Coach, PSV Eindhoven (Netherlands)
June 2022 – August 2024 SL Benfica Assistant Coach (Portugal)
June 2025 – October 2025 Assistant Coach, Red Bull Salzburg (Austria)
■Comments from the person himself
“To everyone associated with the club, all the fans who love GAMBA OSAKA , and everyone who cares deeply about this team: I am truly honored and proud to be appointed Head Coach of GAMBA OSAKA . GAMBA OSAKA is an outstanding club in Japan, shaped by its rich history, strong will, and passionate supporters. My goal is to drive the club forward with courageous, active, and united football. I intend to devote my all every day to embodying Gamba as one strong team and achieving success. I am excited to begin this challenge and look forward to sharing this journey with you all.”
“To the club leadership, to all Gamba fans and to everyone who cares deeply about this team,
I am truly honoured and proud to become the head coach of Gamba Osaka. This is an exceptional club in Japan, defined by its rich history, strong ambitions and incredibly passionate supporters.
My goal is to help drive the club forward with a brave, active and united style of football. We want to represent Gamba as one strong team and give everything, every single day, to achieve success together.
I’m excited for the start and i’m looking forward to the journey ahead with all of you.”
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