Borussia Dortmund signs Takato Yamamoto from Gamba Osaka. The 18-year-old Japanese player joins the club on loan.
What happened?
The transfer of Takato Yamamoto to Borussia Dortmund is complete. The Japanese player comes from Gamba Osaka and will initially play for the BVB U 23.
Why is this important for Borussia Dortmund?
The transfer of Takato Yamamoto is an important step for the future of Borussia Dortmund. The 18-year-old Japanese player is considered a great talent and can support the BVB in the future.
What comes next?
Takato Yamamoto will initially play for the BVB U 23, but it is possible that he will already train with the professionals in the summer. Borussia Dortmund is currently in 2nd place in the Bundesliga, 16 points behind Bayern Munich.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 28.06.2026 | Takato Yamamoto joins Borussia Dortmund |
| 30.06.2026 | Borussia Dortmund is in 2nd place in the Bundesliga, 73 points, 22 wins, 7 draws, 5 losses |
Current situation
Borussia Dortmund has scored 70 goals and conceded 34 goals in the last season. The last win was against Werder Bremen with 2:0 on 16.05.2026. The current 5 games have resulted in: 4 wins, 0 draws, 1 loss.
