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Borussia Dortmund signs Takato Yamamoto on loan from Gamba Osaka

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 8:04 AM

Last updated Jul 7, 2026

Borussia Dortmund signs Takato Yamamoto on loan from Gamba Osaka
Summary

Borussia Dortmund has officially signed 18-year-old Japanese U19 international Takato Yamamoto. The central midfielder joins the club on an initial one-year loan deal from Gamba Osaka and will first join the U23 squad. Dortmund's academy director Paul Schaffran praised Yamamoto's qualities and expressed confidence in his development at the club. Yamamoto expressed his excitement about joining Dortmund and his commitment to improving during his time in Germany.

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  • •Takato Yamamoto is an 18-year-old midfielder from Gamba Osaka.
  • •He joins Borussia Dortmund on a one-year loan deal.
  • •Yamamoto will initially link up with the club's U23 squad.
  • •His qualities align with Dortmund's playing style, according to academy director.
  • •Yamamoto is eager to learn and improve in Germany.
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  • 8:04 AMYahoo Sports — Borussia Dortmund sign Japanese youth international
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Borussia Dortmund have confirmed the signing of Japanese U19 international Takato Yamamoto.The 18-year-old central midfielder joins the Black and Yellows on an initial one-year loan deal from Japanese...

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