Gladbach 
PSV 
- 22 July
- 100+ views
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. |
|
|
67.7
67.7
|
Aïssa Mandi |
 Levante
|
€1M |
|
67.5
81.7
|
Joel Ordóñez |
 Brugge
|
€37M |
|
67.4
74.1
|
Nicolò Bertola |
 Udinese
|
€9.3M |
|
67.3
67.3
|
Danilo |
 Flamengo
|
€1.6M |
|
67.3
79.0
|
Ousmane Diomande |
 Sporting
|
€42.7M |
|
67.2
69.4
|
Ladislav Krejci |
 Wolves
|
€21.7M |
|
67.2
71.0
|
Kike Salas |
 Sevilla
|
€10.2M |
|
67.1
76.6
|
Zeno Debast |
Sporting
|
€32M |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Joris Kramer | 21-07-2026 | Report | |
| Hugo Bueno | 17-07-2026 | Report | |
| Sven Mijnans | 06-07-2026 | Report | |
| Julian Brandt | 01-07-2026 | Report | |
| Cesare Casadei | 05-06-2026 | Report | |
| Joël Piroe | 25-05-2026 | Report | |
| Álvaro Rodríguez | 15-05-2026 | Report | |
| Nathan Aké | 04-05-2026 | Report |
Ko Itakura
D (C)
Skill: 64.4
Pot: 64.4
Team
Ajax
Ajax
Contracted Until
30 Jun 29
ETV
€9.5M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€8.1M – €10.9M
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Who is Ko Itakura?
Ko Itakura (JPN) is a a ball playing defender and currently plays for Ajax. 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 winning defender and as a stopper.
Ko Itakura's current transfer value is between €8.1M and €10.9M. His last transfer was from Gladbach to Ajax in 2025. Ajax paid Gladbach €10.5M for Ko Itakura.
Ko Itakura latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
