Borussia Mönchengladbach agrees to re-sign Ko Itakura from Ajax
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 6:47 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 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.
- 6:47 PMYahoo Sports — Itakura 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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