Gladback 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.
Borussia Mönchengladbach has re-signed centre-back Ko Itakura from Ajax Amsterdam, signing him to a contract until 2030. The 29-year-old Japanese defender returns to the Bundesliga club after a one-year stint in the Netherlands. Itakura replaces Nico Elvedi, who left the club for Leeds United following his 11-year stay in Mönchengladbach.
Sporting director Rouven Schröder confirmed the deal, stating it was already being considered in the winter but has since become a reality. Itakura expressed his delight at returning to the club, having made 75 appearances for Mönchengladbach between 2022 and 2025. He said he missed the team greatly and was immediately on board when the opportunity arose.
Itakura's time at Ajax was mixed, with him regularly starting games but also missing several matches due to injuries.
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