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Takato Yamamoto signs for Borussia Dortmund

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2026-07-29 01:26 UTC → 2026-07-30 14:13 UTC · added removed

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. These reports trace a developing pathway for Gamba Osaka midfield prospects: initial scouting interest, On 29 July 2026 the team embarked on a loan deal, pre‑season tour of Japan. In a debut that impressed, friendly against Cerezo Osaka the side lost 1–0; Yamamoto, playing in his home country, was injured and finally a full‑time signing faced vocal opposition from the local crowd, who were displeased with the player already expressing former Gamba Osaka prospect. Coach Kovač, who had only met Yamamoto a strong affinity for his new club. 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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  1. 2026-07-30 14:13 UTC Takato Yamamoto signs for Borussia Dortmund
  2. 2026-07-29 01:26 UTC Takato Yamamoto signs for Borussia Dortmund

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