We are pleased to announce that Rei Kihara (21 years old), who is currently on a development-type loan transfer to AC Nagano Parceiro, will be on a development-type loan transfer to Raylac Shiga FC for the 2025 season.
The loan period will run from February 1, 2025 to January 31, 2026.

[Player name] Rei Kihara Rei
[Date of Birth] June 4, 2003 (21 years old)
[Birthplace] Osaka Prefecture
Position: Forward
[Height/Weight] 180cm/68kg
[Soccer history] LSA FC → Cerezo Osaka U-15 → Kyoto Tachibana High School → Urawa Reds → AC Nagano Parceiro (development type loan transfer)


[Player Comments]
"To everyone involved with Urawa Reds, it's been a while. I'm Rei Kihara.
This season, I will be playing for Raylac Shiga FC.

During my two years in Nagano, I was keenly aware of my own lack of ability and there were days when I felt frustrated.
But I definitely feel that this experience helped me grow as a person.

This season, I will prove my worth by playing as many Trial as possible and producing results as a striker. I will continue to work hard to contribute to the team's victory by scoring goals and aim for even greater heights.
And someday, I hope to once again bear the Urawa emblem in my heart and fight alongside you all.
To achieve this, we will make the most of each and every day that comes our way and continue to take on new challenges without ever stopping our evolution.
We appreciate your continued support this season.

Rei Kihara

*During the loan period, Rei Kihara will not be able to play in any official matches against Urawa Reds.