We have asked for your cooperation in the past, but in order to ensure the safety and smooth travel of the top team, we do not allow signing or taking photos in public places to avoid causing inconvenience to those around us.
There were more people than ever before who approached the players for autographs and photos during the transportation to the Albirex Niigata match held on April 27 (Sat).
During the Golden Week period, there is a significant increase in travel demand, and more people than usual are using public transportation. Airports, train stations, and surrounding facilities are experiencing a high volume of users.
If you are approached by a team that is moving or waiting, it can become a factor that stops the flow of people and causes congestion, causing a great inconvenience to public facilities and users. Please do not stop under any circumstances.
Due to the limited opportunities for interaction at the Kodaira Ground, there have been opinions justifying such behavior during travel. However, we continue to coordinate with the FC Tokyo Players' Association, with the assumption that you will follow the rules in public places and prioritize the players' physical condition, in order to create more opportunities. However, If the situation continues where the rules during travel are not followed, there is a possibility that we may have to forego interactions with our fans and supporters in the future.
In the future, when the accompanying staff witnesses such behavior, we may take photos to identify the perpetrator. In addition, we may have to consider strengthening security and changing transportation methods.
Please refrain from speaking to the top team while they are on the move. Also, we ask for your cooperation in stopping those around you from engaging in such behavior.
Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation.