Ko Itakura has a 'Matching-Right' clause in his contract that requires Borussia Mönchengladbach to inform Manchester City if another club is willing to pay the release clause, which is between 10 to 15 million euros. Manchester City then has the option to match the offer. The player wants to leave Borussia Mönchengladbach at the end of the season. Additionally, FC Bayern München has shown interest in the 28-year-old center-back, whose contract with Borussia Mönchengladbach runs until 2026. Transfermarkt currently estimates his market value at 12.00 million euros.