Ko Itakura has indicated his desire to leave Borussia Mönchengladbach, with Bayer Leverkusen reportedly showing interest in signing him, according to the Rheinische Post. Borussia Mönchengladbach is making efforts to retain him by extending his contract beyond June 2026. The 28-year-old defender, who has developed a strong defensive partnership with Nico Elvedi, has caught the attention of top Bundesliga clubs such as FC Bayern, Borussia Dortmund, and Eintracht Frankfurt, alongside clubs from England, Spain, France, and the Netherlands. Despite Borussia Mönchengladbach's attempts to keep him, the increasing interest from elite clubs makes his departure seem more likely.