Gladbach 
PSV 
- 14 January
- 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 (28).
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 (Ryan Flamingo, Kiliann Sildillia)
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. |
|
|
68.7
68.7
|
Christian Burgess |
 Union SG
|
€1.6M |
|
68.7
68.7
|
Konstantinos Mavropanos |
 West Ham
|
€17.7M |
|
68.5
69.4
|
Abdel Abqar |
 Getafe
|
€7.6M |
|
68.2
76.1
|
Valentín Gómez |
 Real Betis
|
€12.9M |
|
68.2
68.7
|
Diego Costa |
 Krasnodar
|
€9.2M |
|
68.1
73.9
|
Thomas Kristensen |
 Udinese
|
€11.9M |
|
68.0
68.0
|
Gastón Hernández |
 San Lorenzo
|
€2.5M |
|
67.9
67.9
|
Vítor Tormena |
Krasnodar
|
€5.7M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Brantlind | 14-01-2026 | Report | |
| Sebastian Szymański | 12-01-2026 | Report | |
| Obed Vargas | 09-10-2025 | Report | |
| Memphis Depay | 27-08-2025 | Report | |
| Vitinha | 27-08-2025 | Report | |
| Oğuz Aydın | 06-08-2025 | Report | |
| Dennis Man | 04-08-2025 | Report | |
| Kassoum Ouattara | 01-08-2025 | Report |
Ko Itakura
D (C)
Skill: 65.3
Pot: 65.6
Team
Ajax
Ajax
Contracted Until
30 Jun 29
ETV
€13.2M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€11.9M – €14.5M
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Who is Ko Itakura?
Ko Itakura (JPN) is a a ball winning defender and currently plays for Ajax. Ko Itakura is 28 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 stopper and as a ball playing defender.
Ko Itakura's current transfer value is between €11.9M and €14.5M. 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.
