Borussia Mönchengladbach agrees to re-sign Ko Itakura from Ajax
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 9:25 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Borussia Mönchengladbach has reached an agreement to re-sign Ko Itakura from Ajax, as reported by Sky Germany. The transfer fee could rise to €4 million, including bonuses, and features a sell-on clause for Ajax. Itakura is scheduled for a medical appointment on Wednesday, preparing for his return to Gladbach, where he previously played from 2022 to 2025. His transfer comes as Nico Elvedi is set to join Leeds United.
- •Ko Itakura is returning to Borussia Mönchengladbach from Ajax.
- •The transfer fee could reach €4 million including bonuses.
- •A medical for Itakura is scheduled for Wednesday.
- •Itakura previously played for Gladbach from 2022 to 2025.
- •Nico Elvedi is moving to Leeds United, creating a need for defense reinforcements.
- 9:25 AMYahoo Sports — Official | Ko Itakura returns to Borussia Mönchengladbach
- 9:18 AMYahoo Sports — Gladback bring back Itakura as Elvedi replacement
- 8:33 AMYahoo Sports — Gladbach officially re-sign Itakura
- 6:47 PMYahoo Sports — Itakura set for Gladbach return
"Japan centre back Ko Itakura has returned to Borussia Mönchengladbach from Ajax Amsterdam, signing a contract until 2030, the Bundesliga club said on Thursday. The 29-year-old is back with the Foals after one year in the Netherlands.
"Borussia Mönchengladbach have officially confirmed the return of Japanese international Ko Itakura from Ajax. The 29-year-old centre-back signs a contract through 2030 after spending just one season ...
"Borussia Mönchengladbach have reached an agreement to re-sign Ko Itakura from Ajax, according to Sky Germany.The German broadcaster reports that the two clubs have agreed on a transfer fee that could...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 9:25 AMOfficial | Ko Itakura returns to Borussia Mönchengladbach
Borussia Mönchengladbach have officially confirmed the return of Japanese international Ko Itakura from Ajax. The 29-year-old centre-back signs a contract through 2030 after spending just one season ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 9:18 AMGladback bring back Itakura as Elvedi replacement
Japan centre back Ko Itakura has returned to Borussia Mönchengladbach from Ajax Amsterdam, signing a contract until 2030, the Bundesliga club said on Thursday. The 29-year-old is back with the Foals after one year in the Netherlands.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 8:33 AMGladbach officially re-sign Itakura
Just a year after leaving Borussia Mönchengladbach to join Ajax for a reported €10.5 million, Ko Itakura is back at Borussia-Park.Die Fohlen confirmed the return of the 29-year-old centre-back on a...
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 6:47 PMItakura set for Gladbach return
Borussia Mönchengladbach have reached an agreement to re-sign Ko Itakura from Ajax, according to Sky Germany.The German broadcaster reports that the two clubs have agreed on a transfer fee that could...
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