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Ko Itakura Transfer from Ajax to Borussia Mönchengladbach
Ko Itakura has rejoined Borussia Monchengladbach, having signed a contract valid until 2030. Sporting director Rouven Schröder explained that Borussia had already considered bringing Ko Itakura back during the winter. The German club strongly desired the transfer and identified the central defender as the ideal profile to succeed Nico Elvedi. Ko Itakura stated that he decided to return when the offer arrived and expressed his happiness to be back at Borussia Monchengladbach.
Ko Itakura has rejoined Borussia Monchengladbach, having signed a contract valid until 2030. Sporting director Rouven Schröder explained that Borussia had already considered bringing Ko Itakura back during the winter. The German club strongly desired the transfer and identified the central defender as the ideal profile to succeed Nico Elvedi. Ko Itakura stated that he decided to return when the offer arrived and expressed his happiness to be back at Borussia Monchengladbach.
Sky Sports Germany reports that Ajax has reached an agreement with Borussia Mönchengladbach for the transfer of Ko Itakura. The Japanese defender is expected to move for a fee of four million euros including bonuses, and Ajax has negotiated a resale percentage. During his year at Ajax, Itakura suffered multiple injuries and missed sixteen matches this calendar year. Ko Itakura was not part of coach Michel Sanchez's plans, and this transfer helps free up salary space.
Sky Sports Germany reports that Ajax has reached an agreement with Borussia Mönchengladbach for the transfer of Ko Itakura. The Japanese defender is expected to move for a fee of four million euros including bonuses, and Ajax has negotiated a resale percentage. During his year at Ajax, Itakura suffered multiple injuries and missed sixteen matches this calendar year. Ko Itakura was not part of coach Michel Sanchez's plans, and this transfer helps free up salary space.
BILD reports that Borussia Mönchengladbach is searching for a successor to Nico Elvedi and that Ko Itakura is one of four candidates. Voetbal International and De Telegraaf report that Ajax is willing to cooperate with a transfer of the 29-year-old Japanese defender. At Ajax, trainer Míchel Sánchez has enough defenders and Itakura is considered one of the top earners. The club's technical director Jordi Cruijff needs to reduce salary costs. Itakura is still popular among Gladbach fans, and a poll on a supporters' website showed him as the favorite for a return.
BILD reports that Borussia Mönchengladbach is searching for a successor to Nico Elvedi and that Ko Itakura is one of four candidates. Voetbal International and De Telegraaf report that Ajax is willing to cooperate with a transfer of the 29-year-old Japanese defender. At Ajax, trainer Míchel Sánchez has enough defenders and Itakura is considered one of the top earners. The club's technical director Jordi Cruijff needs to reduce salary costs. Itakura is still popular among Gladbach fans, and a poll on a supporters' website showed him as the favorite for a return.
According to BILD, Borussia Mönchengladbach want to bring Ajax defender Ko Itakura back to Germany. Ajax signed Itakura from Borussia Mönchengladbach in August of the previous year for more than ten million euros. It is reported that Gladbach's sporting director, Rouven Schröder, inquired with Ajax last winter about bringing Itakura back on loan. The German club wants to make a new attempt this summer. Itakura is considered a leading candidate to strengthen the club if a buyer is found for Nico Elvedi.
According to BILD, Borussia Mönchengladbach want to bring Ajax defender Ko Itakura back to Germany. Ajax signed Itakura from Borussia Mönchengladbach in August of the previous year for more than ten million euros. It is reported that Gladbach's sporting director, Rouven Schröder, inquired with Ajax last winter about bringing Itakura back on loan. The German club wants to make a new attempt this summer. Itakura is considered a leading candidate to strengthen the club if a buyer is found for Nico Elvedi.
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.
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.
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.
Read Full StoryBorussia 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.
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