Tokyo Verdy have announced the appointment of Naoki Soma as first-team manager, succeeding Hiroshi Jofuku.
Soma served as general manager and manager of Kagoshima United FC in 2025.
Following his appointment, Soma commented:
“To all the fans and supporters who back Tokyo Verdy, and to everyone in our hometown and among our partners who supports the club, I’m Naoki Soma, the new manager. It is a great honour to have the opportunity to lead a club with such a proud history as Verdy. 'NO LIMIT!' I want to approach this role without putting any limits on myself and give everything I have in pursuit of victory. Let’s fight together and enjoy the feeling of winning together. Thank you for your support.”
