Gladbach 
PSV 
- 4 March
- 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 (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. |
|
|
68.1
68.9
|
Clément Lenglet |
 Atlético Madrid
|
€4M |
|
68.0
68.0
|
Harry Maguire |
 Man Utd
|
€12M |
|
68.0
74.9
|
Jesús Orozco Chiquete |
 Cruz Azul
|
€5.1M |
|
67.9
67.9
|
Dominik Kohr |
 Mainz 05
|
€2.5M |
|
67.8
70.5
|
Sebastián Cáceres |
 America
|
€4.9M |
|
67.7
78.9
|
Zeno Debast |
 Sporting
|
€35M |
|
67.6
67.6
|
Ladislav Krejci |
 Wolves
|
€19.9M |
|
67.6
67.6
|
Moussa Niakhaté |
 Lyon
|
€15.9M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keyrol Figueroa | 04-03-2026 | Report | |
| Rocco Reitz | 11-02-2026 | Report | |
| Benjamin Brantlind | 14-01-2026 | Report | |
| Sebastian Szymanski | 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 |
Ko Itakura
D (C)
Skill: 65.1
Pot: 65.1
Team
Ajax
Ajax
Contracted Until
30 Jun 29
ETV
€12.9M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€11.6M – €14.2M
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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 €11.6M and €14.2M. 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.
