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Takato Yamamoto signs for Borussia Dortmund

Entities: Joane Gadou · Borussia Dortmund · Takato Yamamoto · Serhou Guirassy · Shinji Kagawa

Overview

Following the June scouting report on Gamba Osaka U‑18 midfielder Fujimoto, Borussia Dortmund secured a season‑long loan of 18‑year‑old Takato Yamamoto to its Regionalliga West U‑23 side, with a purchase option. In early July Dortmund reiterated the loan and highlighted Yamamoto as only the third Japanese player in the club’s history. On 7 July 2026 the club announced contract extensions for several first‑team defenders and simultaneously confirmed the loan acquisition of Yamamoto, again noting the likely purchase clause. The announcement tied the youth move to broader squad planning but left the loan terms unchanged. Yamamoto made his first appearance for Dortmund in a preseason friendly on 18 July 2026, entering the second half and scoring the winning goal in a 2–1 victory over Rot‑Weiss Oberhausen. Coach Nico Kovac described him as “very promising and a source of joy,” and suggested a clear pathway from the U‑23 side to the senior team. On 28 July 2026 Dortmund confirmed that Yamamoto had joined the club on a permanent basis. The Japanese forward recalled advice from former club legend Shinji Kagawa and said “BVB stays always in my heart.” The announcement also introduced French centre‑back Joane Gadou, underscoring the club’s warm reception of new signings. On 29 July 2026 the team embarked on a pre‑season tour of Japan. In a friendly against Cerezo Osaka the side lost 1–0; Yamamoto, playing in his home country, was injured and faced vocal opposition from the local crowd, who were displeased with the former Gamba Osaka prospect. Coach Kovač, who had only met Yamamoto a few days earlier, noted the demanding schedule that kept players awake until at least 2 a.m. to adjust to the seven‑hour time difference. The tour also saw defender Filipp Mane sidelined with an injury.

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Timeline

  1. 5 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Borussia Dortmund signs Japanese forward Takato Yamamoto and French defender Joane Gadou

    Borussia Dortmund has signed Japanese forward Takato Yamamoto, who cites Shinji Kagawa’s advice, and French defender Joane Gadou, an 18‑year‑old from RB Salzburg praised the club’s intensity and fan support.

  2. 14 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Japanese midfielder Yamamoto Tensho scores on Borussia Dortmund debut

    18‑year‑old Japanese midfielder Yamamoto Tensho, on loan from Gamba Osaka, scored on his Borussia Dortmund debut in a 2‑1 preseason win, earning praise from coach Nico Kovac.

  3. 26 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Borussia Dortmund extends Anton and Ryerson contracts, loans Japanese midfielder Takato Yamamoto

    Borussia Dortmund extends Anton and Ryerson contracts to 2030 and loans 18‑year‑old Japanese midfielder Takato Yamamoto to its U23 side.

  4. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Gamba Osaka youth midfielder Fujimoto linked to European transfer

    Gamba Osaka’s 17‑year‑old midfielder Fujimoto is being touted for a future transfer to a Dutch or Bundesliga club after strong performances in Japan’s youth ranks.

Sources

bvbwld.de · dattelner-morgenpost.de · derwesten.de · dreamnews.jp · japan.football-tribe.com · kaigai.ch · mobil.ruhrnachrichten.de · muensterlandzeitung.de · qoly.jp · recklinghaeuser-zeitung.de · ruhr24.de · sport.de

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