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Japanese footballers in German Bundesliga

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Japanese footballers in the Bundesliga are experiencing varying levels of playing time and transfer speculation. In late August, Bayern Munich defender Hiroki Ito was linked with a potential move to Ajax Amsterdam as his representatives reportedly proposed the player to the Dutch club. This interest followed Ito’s struggle to secure a regular starting position at Bayern Munich after joining from VfB Stuttgart in 2024. By late September, reports indicated that Ito remained a candidate for sale during the January transfer window. Despite having a contract through 2028, Ito had seen minimal action, appearing in only one match for approximately 10 minutes. It was suggested that Bayern Munich might seek to sell him to fund the acquisition of Benfica defender Tomas Araujo. As of late September 2026, Hiroki Ito continues to face a difficult period at Bayern Munich. Due to persistent injury issues and low playing time, where he is currently regarded as a “third or fourth choice” in his positions, reports suggest the club may still consider selling him in January to fund the acquisition of new talent.

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