Gladbach seal €3.5m Ko Itakura deal
- Borussia Mönchengladbach have completed the signing of K. Itakura — the move is confirmed, led by AFC Ajax (official club site) and corroborated by 14 reports (100% credibility).
Story log
- 22 AugHeadline refreshed as the story develops
- 22 Aug10 new sources: AFC Ajax (official club site), Goal, Florian Plettenberg (transfer journalist) — X/Tweet (quoted), Sky Sport (Germany) / Sky.de video article — now 29 tracking the story
- 22 AugDeal confirmed by the reporting
- 22 AugHeadline refreshed as the story develops
- 22 Aug8 new sources: Bundesliga.com, Ajax (official site / press release), Sky Sport (Germany) — article credited to Florian Plettenberg et al., FootballTransfers (Dutch/English outlet) — now 19 tracking the story
- 20 AugHeadline refreshed as the story develops
- 20 Aug4 new sources: Kicker, Football Tribe Japan, Qoly, livedoor News (summarising Dutch reports / VI) — now 11 tracking the story
- 18 AugReported as a done deal from the start
- 18 AugStory opened — 7 sources (Kicker, Goal, FootballTransfers (Netherlands), FCUpdate.nl)
What the reports say
- Ajax have reached agreement to transfer Ko Itakura back to Borussia Mönchengladbach (permanent move); club announcement published. — AFC Ajax (official club site)
- Ajax, Borussia Mönchengladbach and Ko Itakura have reached an agreement on the defender's transfer back to Gladbach. — Ajax (official site / press release)
- Sky Sport Deutschland reports Gladbach and Ajax have agreed a fee of €3.5m plus bonuses for Ko Itakura and that he will sign until 2030 (medical scheduled). — Sky Sport (Germany) — article credited to Florian Plettenberg et al.
- Florian Plettenberg (Sky Germany) reported the deal as done: agreement reached with Ajax for €3.5m + add-ons (up to €4m) and a sell-on clause; contract until 2030. — Florian Plettenberg (transfer journalist) — X/Tweet (quoted)
K. Itakura is a 29-year-old central defender at Borussia Mönchengladbach, rated 36.6 overall by Field Insider's model. An experienced operator, he has been a fringe squad member this season (17.6% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Itakura.
Also this season: 6 apps, 0g at Ajax.
- AAFC Ajax (official club site)Ajax have reached agreement to transfer Ko Itakura back to Borussia Mönchengladbach (permanent move); club announcement published.Trusted 95%
Ajax have reached agreement to transfer Ko Itakura back to Borussia Mönchengladbach (permanent move); club announcement published.
22 AugRead full article → - AAjax (official site / press release)Ajax, Borussia Mönchengladbach and Ko Itakura have reached an agreement on the defender's transfer back to Gladbach.Trusted 95%
Ajax, Borussia Mönchengladbach and Ko Itakura have reached an agreement on the defender's transfer back to Gladbach.
20 AugRead full article → - SSky Sport (Germany) — article credited to Florian Plettenberg et al.Sky Sport Deutschland reports Gladbach and Ajax have agreed a fee of €3.5m plus bonuses for Ko Itakura and that he will sign until 2030 (medical scheduled).ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 75%
Sky Sport Deutschland reports Gladbach and Ajax have agreed a fee of €3.5m plus bonuses for Ko Itakura and that he will sign until 2030 (medical scheduled).
18 AugRead full article → - FFlorian Plettenberg (transfer journalist) — X/Tweet (quoted)Florian Plettenberg (Sky Germany) reported the deal as done: agreement reached with Ajax for €3.5m + add-ons (up to €4m) and a sell-on clause; contract until 2030.Trusted 75%
Florian Plettenberg (Sky Germany) reported the deal as done: agreement reached with Ajax for €3.5m + add-ons (up to €4m) and a sell-on clause; contract until 2030.
18 AugRead full article → - SSky Sport (Germany) / Sky.de video articleSky Sport (Germany) reports Itakura returns to Gladbach and will sign until 2030.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 75%
Sky Sport (Germany) reports Itakura returns to Gladbach and will sign until 2030.
18 AugRead full article → - KKickerKo Itakura returns to Borussia MönchengladbachConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 74%
Ko Itakura returns to Borussia Mönchengladbach
20 AugRead full article → - KKickerKo Itakura set to return to Borussia Mönchengladbach (pending medical) as Nico Elvedi's successorConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 74%
Ko Itakura set to return to Borussia Mönchengladbach (pending medical) as Nico Elvedi's successor
18 AugRead full article → - BBildBILD / Sport Bild (German) coverage describes Gladbach's interest in Itakura and discusses the club's transfer needs and potential valuation.Mixed 63%
BILD / Sport Bild (German) coverage describes Gladbach's interest in Itakura and discusses the club's transfer needs and potential valuation.
3 JunRead full article → - SSoccerNews.nlFootball outlet 'SoccerNews.nl' reports Plettenberg's information that Ajax and Gladbach agreed a €3.5m + bonuses deal for Itakura.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 57%
Football outlet 'SoccerNews.nl' reports Plettenberg's information that Ajax and Gladbach agreed a €3.5m + bonuses deal for Itakura.
18 AugRead full article → - GGladbachTotalGladbachTotal (German local outlet) reports that ex-Gladbach defender Ko Itakura is attracting interest from Gladbach again and covers the speculation around a potential return.Mixed 57%
GladbachTotal (German local outlet) reports that ex-Gladbach defender Ko Itakura is attracting interest from Gladbach again and covers the speculation around a potential return.
27 JunRead full article → - BBundesliga.comBorussia Mönchengladbach confirmed the signing of Japanese defender Ko Itakura from Ajax (reports give fee details and contract length).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 56%
Borussia Mönchengladbach confirmed the signing of Japanese defender Ko Itakura from Ajax (reports give fee details and contract length).
22 AugRead full article → - GGoalKo Itakura is reported to be leaving Ajax with a move to Germany (reports name Borussia Mönchengladbach among the clubs involved) — fee/terms still being finalised.Mixed 54%
Ko Itakura is reported to be leaving Ajax with a move to Germany (reports name Borussia Mönchengladbach among the clubs involved) — fee/terms still being finalised.
22 AugRead full article → - GGoalGoal (Spain) reports Itakura leaves Ajax to rejoin Borussia Mönchengladbach and cites Florian Plettenberg reporting €3.5m.Mixed 54%
Goal (Spain) reports Itakura leaves Ajax to rejoin Borussia Mönchengladbach and cites Florian Plettenberg reporting €3.5m.
18 AugRead full article → - GGoalSport Bild reports Borussia Mönchengladbach are following Ko Itakura closely and could make an offer to Ajax to re-sign him this summer.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 54%
Sport Bild reports Borussia Mönchengladbach are following Ko Itakura closely and could make an offer to Ajax to re-sign him this summer.
27 JunRead full article → - GGoalMultiple Goal.com local editions (English/Spanish/Portuguese/Indonesian) report Sport Bild's claim that Gladbach are interested and could submit an offer to Ajax.Mixed 54%
Multiple Goal.com local editions (English/Spanish/Portuguese/Indonesian) report Sport Bild's claim that Gladbach are interested and could submit an offer to Ajax.
27 JunRead full article → - LLifeboggerLifebogger summarises the transfer: Gladbach confirmed the transfer and Itakura signed until mid-2030 after a medical; reports cite Plettenberg's €3.5m + add-ons figure.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Lifebogger summarises the transfer: Gladbach confirmed the transfer and Itakura signed until mid-2030 after a medical; reports cite Plettenberg's €3.5m + add-ons figure.
20 AugRead full article → - YYardbarkerYardbarker reports Ajax have sold Ko Itakura back to Gladbach, noting reports that the fee was €3.5m and that he passed a medical and signed until 2030.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Yardbarker reports Ajax have sold Ko Itakura back to Gladbach, noting reports that the fee was €3.5m and that he passed a medical and signed until 2030.
20 AugRead full article → - Tt-online (Germany)T-Online reports Borussia have re-signed Ko Itakura from Ajax and references the club announcement.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
T-Online reports Borussia have re-signed Ko Itakura from Ajax and references the club announcement.
20 AugRead full article → - LlifePR (publication of Borussia press release)LifePR republished Borussia Mönchengladbach's press text: 'Borussia verpflichtet Ko Itakura' — club announcement text stating Itakura signed until 2030.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
LifePR republished Borussia Mönchengladbach's press text: 'Borussia verpflichtet Ko Itakura' — club announcement text stating Itakura signed until 2030.
20 AugRead full article → - GGladbachLive (German)GladbachLive reports Itakura's return to Borussia and states the fee paid was €3.5m.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
GladbachLive reports Itakura's return to Borussia and states the fee paid was €3.5m.
19 AugRead full article → - FFootballTransfers (Dutch/English outlet)Reporting roundup: Ajax have finalised Ko Itakura’s sale back to Gladbach (reports state fee ~€3.5m plus add-ons/clauses).Mixed 50%
Reporting roundup: Ajax have finalised Ko Itakura’s sale back to Gladbach (reports state fee ~€3.5m plus add-ons/clauses).
18 AugRead full article → - BBMG-News.deBMG-News (fan/site) reports Gladbach have signed Ko Itakura for a reported €3.5m plus potential bonuses and confirms a contract until 2030.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
BMG-News (fan/site) reports Gladbach have signed Ko Itakura for a reported €3.5m plus potential bonuses and confirms a contract until 2030.
18 AugRead full article → - Rran.de (German)Ran.de (joyn) reports an agreement has been reached for Itakura to return to Gladbach, citing Sky.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Ran.de (joyn) reports an agreement has been reached for Itakura to return to Gladbach, citing Sky.
18 AugRead full article → - Llivedoor News (summarising Dutch reports / VI)Dutch media (VI) report Ajax want to sell Ko Itakura after a season that did not match his transfer fee; article summarises local coverage that Ajax are willing to let him go.Mixed 50%
Dutch media (VI) report Ajax want to sell Ko Itakura after a season that did not match his transfer fee; article summarises local coverage that Ajax are willing to let him go.
14 AugRead full article → - QQolyItakura was left out of Ajax's opener and his future at the club is uncertain; reports say a summer departure remains possible.Mixed 50%
Itakura was left out of Ajax's opener and his future at the club is uncertain; reports say a summer departure remains possible.
10 AugRead full article → - FFootball Tribe JapanAjax are reportedly open to letting Ko Itakura leave this summer; several clubs (including Gladbach) are mentioned as possible destinations.Mixed 50%
Ajax are reportedly open to letting Ko Itakura leave this summer; several clubs (including Gladbach) are mentioned as possible destinations.
5 AugRead full article → - FFootballTransfers (Netherlands)Ajax could lose Ko Itakura after the World Cup with Borussia Mönchengladbach hoping to convince Ajax to sell him.Low-trust 43%
Ajax could lose Ko Itakura after the World Cup with Borussia Mönchengladbach hoping to convince Ajax to sell him.
27 JunRead full article → - TTribuna.com (English/FR aggregator)Tribuna (aggregator) reports Sky's claim that Itakura returns to Gladbach in a deal worth €3.5-4m.ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 30%
Tribuna (aggregator) reports Sky's claim that Itakura returns to Gladbach in a deal worth €3.5-4m.
18 AugRead full article → - FFCUpdate.nlReport: Itakura could return to Borussia Mönchengladbach this summer as one of the possible destinations after a mixed season at Ajax.ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 30%
Report: Itakura could return to Borussia Mönchengladbach this summer as one of the possible destinations after a mixed season at Ajax.
27 JunRead full article →