Bundesliga club Borussia Monchengladbach will reportedly attempt to keep 21-year-old Japanese international Kota Takai beyond the summer transfer window.
According to a report by German outlet Rheinische Post, Kota Takai has compelled Borussia Monchengladbach to seek an extended stay beyond the summer transfer window. While the 21-year-old has not been an undisputed first-choice starter since arriving from Tottenham Hotspur, his limited outings have impressed the decision-makers at the Bundesliga club.
The latest report has revealed that a permanent deal for Takai “is currently considered unlikely due to cost” that is prohibitive for Borussia Monchengladbach. However, the Foals “are already exploring creative scenarios that could keep him at the club” beyond the summer transfer window.
How has Kota Takai fared in Europe so far?
Kota Takai has had to bide his time since joining Tottenham Hotspur from Kawasaki Frontale last summer. Born in Yokohama, the 21-year-old spent his formative years in Japan and graduated from the youth division at Kawasaki Frontale. Fitness issues kept the youngster in the treatment room for most of the first half of the 2025/26 season, and Tottenham loaned him to Borussia Monchengladbach in the winter transfer window.
The Japanese international has grown in stature in recent weeks, amassing nearly 250 minutes of game time in five Bundesliga appearances thus far. Meanwhile, Takai’s performances in his limited outings for Borussia Monchengladbach have compelled Die Fohlen to seek another move for him heading into the summer transfer window.
What next?
Borussia Monchengladbach’s interest in keeping Kota Takai at Borussia Park beyond the summer transfer window is understandable. The Foals are eager to rise in the Bundesliga standings after struggling in the 2025/26 season, and they want to ensure stability heading into the next campaign.
So, they are exploring the possibility of keeping Takai at Borussia Park beyond the summer transfer window. While a permanent deal is prohibitive due to the cost involved in signing him for a transfer fee, they have held talks to seek creative solutions to the situation.
The latest report has revealed that the Foals “are already exploring creative scenarios that could keep him at the club” beyond the summer transfer window. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for the 21-year-old Japanese international, who may want to remain with Borussia Monchengladbach due to the threat of a lack of game time at Tottenham Hotspur.