Ko Itakura has probably found a new employer after leaving FC Schalke 04. The central defender is probably drawn to Bundesliga competitor Borussia Mönchengladbach.
Ko Itakura was one of the mainstays in the back of FC Schalke 04 last season. Although the Japanese played a large part in the promotion, the miners decided not to sign Manchester City on loan.
Itakura is said to be waving a four-year contract in Gladbach
“In terms of sport, there are no two opinions: Ko was one of the outstanding players last season,” said S04 sports director Rouven Schröder, explaining the decision: “We would have liked to see him as part of our Bundesliga team, but unfortunately that was not the case for financial reasons possible.”
As it seems, Itakura stays in Germany. “sports1According to the 25-year-old, he is about to move to Borussia Mönchengladbach. According to this, the defensive specialist on the Lower Rhine has a four-year contract ready to be signed. However, the last details still have to be clarified, it is said.
Gladbach will probably prevail against the Bundesliga duo
With Itakura’s commitment, Gladbach would pull off a real coup. After all, the defender is also said to be being courted by Eintracht Frankfurt and TSG Hoffenheim. However, Borussia seems to be awarded the contract.
In Gladbach, Itakura, who can be used flexibly, could be used both in the center of defense and in defensive midfield. According to the TV broadcaster, the transfer fee is around five million euros.
Itakura played a total of 34 competitive games for FC Schalke 04 last season. The Japanese scored four goals in the 2nd Bundesliga. In the future, Itakura will probably wear the rhombus on his chest.
Gladbach apparently gets midfield talent from Denmark
In addition to the former Schalke, Gladbach is apparently guiding another player to Borussia Park.
According to the Danish newspaper “BT“The 18-year-old midfield talent Oscar Fraulo comes to the Lower Rhine for the equivalent of around two million euros.
Fraulo is under contract with FC Midtjylland until the end of the year.