PSV 
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.
- Potential star player in position on team
- Many competitors with higher Potential
- Comparable age to previously attracted players
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 Gąsiorowski Hernandis)
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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 Gąsiorowski Hernandis)
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Many competitors with higher Potential (Yarek Gąsiorowski Hernandis, Ryan Flamingo)
Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) on X
https://x.com - English🚨🔴⚪️ 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. |
|
|
64.6
68.1
|
Robin Hranac |
 Hoffenheim
|
€4.1M |
|
64.6
64.7
|
Matt Clarke |
 Derby
|
€1.6M |
|
64.5
67.7
|
Jorge Cuenca |
 Fulham
|
€10.4M |
|
64.5
64.5
|
Jordan Lefort |
 Angers
|
€1.3M |
|
64.4
69.7
|
Mattia Viti |
 Sampdoria
|
€4M |
|
64.4
64.4
|
Guillermo Maripán |
 Internacional
|
€1.6M |
|
64.3
66.0
|
Nazariy Muravskyi |
 LNZ Cherkasy
|
€1.2M |
|
64.1
64.5
|
Jake Cooper |
 Millwall
|
€1.1M |
Other interesting rumors
| 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: 62.0
Pot: 62.9
Team
Gladbach
Gladbach
Contract Until
29 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
€5.9M – €8M
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). 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 €5.9M and €8M. 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.
