Cerezo Osaka has announced the permanent signing of Jackson Irvine from St. Pauli. Irvine is an Australian midfielder with significant international experience from his career in Europe and with his national team. He will become a player for the Japanese club once his visa procedures are completed. It is reported that Cerezo Osaka is counting on his leadership and experience to raise the team's level. Irvine stated that he is excited to move to a country he considers the most passionate for football in the world and to begin a new adventure with a club that has enormous potential. He added that he hopes to use his qualities to help the team grow, looks forward to experiencing a new culture and lifestyle, and aims to work together to achieve great success.