Borussia Mönchengladbach's Sport Director, Rouven Schröder, confirmed that the club considered the return of Ko Itakura in the last winter transfer window. In a 'Sky' interview, Schröder said that they potentially could have gotten him on loan. He explained that another factor was relevant, as Ajax is ambitious and Itakura has an important role there. As quoted by 'kicker', Schröder added that they would have liked to have taken him. Ko Itakura is still being considered in Gladbach for the summer, as reported recently by 'Bild'. A prerequisite for a deal is that Borussia Mönchengladbach maintains their Bundesliga status. Itakura is under contract with Ajax until 2029.

BILD reports that Borussia Monchengladbach wants to bring Ko Itakura back from Ajax as soon as possible. The German club is expected to approach Ajax in the upcoming summer, and according to the report, an approach already happened in the last transfer window. BILD reveals that last winter, Borussia Monchengladbach tried to bring Itakura back, but this failed for financial reasons. The publication is convinced Itakura's former employer will make another attempt in the summer with an improved offer. The amount Borussia Monchengladbach is willing to pay is not known.

Borussia Mönchengladbach and VfL Wolfsburg considered bringing Ko Itakura back to Germany. A transfer for the defender was not possible for Borussia Mönchengladbach. According to a report from De Telegraaf, Ajax was not planning to sell Itakura.