Ko Itakura has indicated his desire to depart from Borussia Mönchengladbach, with FC Bayern reportedly interested in acquiring him according to the Rheinische Post. Borussia Mönchengladbach is actively striving to retain him by extending his contract beyond June 2026. The interest in Itakura extends beyond Bayern, as other top Bundesliga clubs such as Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen, and Eintracht Frankfurt are also eager to secure the Japanese defender. Furthermore, clubs from England, Spain, France, and the Netherlands are keeping a close watch on the situation. Roland Virkus, the managing director of Borussia Mönchengladbach, has reaffirmed the club's objective to extend Itakura's contract, underscoring the significance of keeping this key player.