Ko Itakura Set to Leave Ajax for Bundesliga Return

Ko Itakura is reportedly nearing an exit from Ajax after just one season in Amsterdam, with a return to the German Bundesliga appearing increasingly likely according to recent reports from Dutch outlets including Ajax Showtime, VoetbalPrimeur, and nu.nl. The Japanese defender, who joined the Dutch powerhouse last summer, is on the verge of rejoining his former club, Borussia Mönchengladbach.

Transfer Fee and Financial Loss

According to reporting by VoetbalPrimeur and Voetbalzone, the impending transfer involves a notably low fee. Sources indicate that Ajax is set to sell the player at a substantial deficit, absorbing a loss of nearly seven million euros on the transaction after a single year at the club. The stark difference between his acquisition cost and the incoming fee marks a sharp financial turn for the Amsterdam side.

Return to Borussia Mönchengladbach

The move brings Itakura back to the German top flight where he previously established his reputation. Outlets such as nu.nl and FCUpdate.nl note that a reunion with Borussia Mönchengladbach has evolved from speculation into an increasingly probable outcome as negotiations progress.