PSV 
- 6 September
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CONFIRMED: Ko Itakura signs for Ajax.
Ajax beats PSV to sign Ko Itakura. Gladbach accepts their €10.5M offer for the defender, ending the rumour of Ko Itakura moving to PSV.
CONFIRMED: Ko Itakura signs for Ajax
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Rumours suggest PSV is keen on Ko Itakura, yet with a probability of only 55%, the move remains uncertain. Here is why.
- PSV has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Ko Itakura.
- There are many competitors in the same position as Ko Itakura, but with more future potential, which reduces his chances of developing.
- PSV has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Ko Itakura (29).
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (Ryan Flamingo, Yarek Gasiorowski)
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Kiliann Sildillia, Jerdy Schouten )
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Ryan Flamingo, Yarek Gasiorowski)
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Many competitors with higher Potential (Yarek Gasiorowski, Ryan Flamingo)
Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) on X
🚨🔴⚪️ EXCL | PSV Eindhoven have submitted a new second offer for Ko #Itakura worth more than €9 million. The first offer was rejected. Borussia Mönchengladbach are now assessing the second offer. Ajax are monitoring the situation. @SkySportDE 🇯🇵
Alternatives of PSV
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
|
66.8
75.5
|
Thiago Silva |
 Fluminense
|
€0.7M |
|
66.7
74.4
|
Ousmane Camara |
 Angers
|
€2.1M |
|
66.7
66.7
|
Timo Hübers |
 Koln
|
€1M |
|
66.5
66.7
|
Emmanuel Agbadou |
 Besiktas
|
€14M |
|
66.4
66.4
|
Fabrício Bruno |
 Cruzeiro
|
€9.8M |
|
66.2
75.9
|
Jair Cunha |
 N. Forest
|
€13.3M |
|
65.9
67.9
|
Carl Starfelt |
 Celta
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€2M |
|
65.1
69.7
|
Robin Hranac |
 Hoffenheim
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€1.5M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azzedine Ounahi | 26-08-2026 | Report | |
| Sam Lammers | 25-08-2026 | Report | |
| Yukinari Sugawara | 20-08-2026 | Report | |
| Arnaut Danjuma | 17-08-2026 | Report | |
| Troy Parrott | 03-08-2026 | Report | |
| Lutsharel Geertruida | 01-08-2026 | Report | |
| Joris Kramer | 21-07-2026 | Report | |
| Hugo Bueno | 17-07-2026 | Report |
Ko Itakura
D (C)
Skill: 63.5
Pot: 63.5
Team
Gladbach
Gladbach
Contracted Until
30 Jun 30
ETV
€6.9M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€5.8M – €7.9M
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Who is Ko Itakura?
Ko Itakura (JPN) is a a stopper and currently plays for Gladbach. Ko Itakura is 29 years old (1997/01/27) and he is 188cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 3. Ko Itakura has also been used as a ball playing defender and as a ball winning defender.
Ko Itakura's current transfer value is between €5.8M and €7.9M. His last transfer was from Ajax to Gladbach in 2026. Gladbach paid Ajax €3.5M for Ko Itakura.
Ko Itakura latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
