The 29-year-old played in the Dutch Eredivisie with Ajax last season and captained Japan to the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Itakura back in Germany
The centre-back had previously spent three seasons with Gladbach where he made 75 appearances, with the opportunity to return a no-brainer for him. .....
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