Borussia Dortmund set to sign Takato Yamamoto from Gamba Osaka
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 8:28 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Borussia Dortmund is nearing a deal to sign Takato Yamamoto from Gamba Osaka. The 18-year-old central midfielder is expected to join on loan with an option to buy. Yamamoto, who has made six senior appearances for Gamba Osaka and is a Japan U19 international, is slated to initially play for Dortmund’s Regionalliga team. He will also participate in first-team training during pre-season, especially given the number of players currently on international duty. His involvement will extend to Dortmund’s Asia tour from July 26 to August 3.
- •Yamamoto joins Dortmund from Gamba Osaka.
- •Initial loan includes an option to buy.
- •He will play for Dortmund's Regionalliga team.
- •Participation in first-team training is planned.
- •Yamamoto will join Dortmund's Asia tour this summer.
- 8:28 AMYahoo Sports — Dortmund on the verge of signing Japanese youth international
"Takato Yamamoto is set to join Borussia Dortmund from Gamba Osaka, according to Ruhr Nachrichten.The German outlet reports that the 18-year-old central midfielder will arrive on loan with an option to...
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