Borussia Dortmund eye permanent deal for Takato Yamamoto at €1.5m
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 12:25 PM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Borussia Dortmund have a purchase clause worth €1.5 million for 18-year-old Takato Yamamoto, who is on loan from Gamba Osaka. The young forward is currently training with Dortmund and had a notable performance in the first pre-season friendly. Head coach Niko Kovac acknowledged that he had not focused on Yamamoto during the summer transfer window. Dortmund's pre-season Asian tour includes a friendly against Cerezo Osaka on July 29, where Yamamoto is expected to get another opportunity to impress.
- •Yamamoto is on loan from Gamba Osaka to Borussia Dortmund.
- •Dortmund has a €1.5 million clause to sign him permanently.
- •He scored in his first pre-season friendly for Dortmund.
- •Kovac admits he overlooked Yamamoto during summer preparations.
- •Dortmund will face Cerezo Osaka in a friendly on July 29.
- 12:25 PMYahoo Sports — Borussia Dortmund possess €1.5m purchase clause for intriguing prospect Takato Yamamoto
"Sport Bild reports that Borussia Dortmund possess a favorable purchase clause for intriguing Japanese talent Takato Yamamoto. The 18-year-old is currently in Dortmund on loan from Japanese outfit Gamb...
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