CONFIRMED: Ko Itakura signs for Gladbach

Momentum is building for Ko Itakura's transfer to Wolfsburg, as reports suggest a 72% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.

Wolfsburg has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Ko Itakura.
Wolfsburg has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Ko Itakura (29).
Wolfsburg has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Ko Itakura.

Comparable age to previously attracted players
Comparable potential to previously attracted players
Missing star player in position on team
Few better competitors for position (Mathys Angély (Defender, FRA), Cleiton (Defender, BRA))
Comparable value to previously attracted players
Comparable quality to previously attracted players

20 Aug 2026

Gladbach beats Wolfsburg to sign Ko Itakura. Ajax accepts their €3.5M offer for the defender, ending the rumour of Ko Itakura moving to Wolfsburg.

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. More info
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. More info
64.7 69.7	Radu Drăgușin	Fiorentina	€17.2M
64.7 88.0	Jorrel Hato	Chelsea	€54.5M
64.7 64.7	Igor Julio	Burnley	€8.1M
64.7 64.9	Torbjørn Heggem	Bologna	€17.1M
64.6 64.6	Fali Candé	Sassuolo	€2.1M
64.6 73.1	Bright Arrey-Mbi	Braga	€11.8M
64.6 65.5	Yeray Álvarez	Athletic	€1.0M
64.6 66.9	Willer Ditta	Cruz Azul	€4.8M