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A top Japanese talent is apparently on the verge of joining Borussia Dortmund. This is how BVB plan to use Takato Yamamoto.

Borussia Dortmund have apparently pushed ahead with their planning for the U23s and are on the verge of signing Takato Yamamoto. The 18-year-old midfielder is set to move to Dortmund on an initial one-season loan from Japanese top-flight club Gamba Osaka. According to information from Ruhr Nachrichten, the transfer was prepared months ago and is now in its final stages. Contrary to initial reports from Japan, the agreement is also said to include an option to buy.

Yamamoto is regarded in his homeland as one of the most promising talents of his age group. The central midfielder stands out above all for his dynamism, strong technique, and bold attacking play. His dribbling in particular, as well as his vertical passing, are said to have impressed BVB’s scouts. In tactical terms, however, those in charge still see room for development.

The left-footer made his professional debut for Gamba Osaka in February, and by May he had already made his first start. In addition, Yamamoto has made several appearances for Japan’s youth national teams and, despite his young age, already brings some experience at professional level.

BVB apparently sign Takato Yamamoto

According to information from Ruhr Nachrichten, the initial plan is for him to feature for Borussia Dortmund’s U23s, where the youngster is expected to gain match practice in the Regionalliga and adapt to European football. At the same time, Yamamoto could also get a chance to impress with the senior team during pre-season. With numerous BVB players not returning until later because of the World Cup, coach Niko Kovac is likely to fill out the squad with youth players.

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A place on BVB’s tour of Asia at the end of July is also considered likely. The trip will take Borussia Dortmund to Tokyo and Osaka, among other places – Yamamoto’s hometown. With a Japanese talent in the squad, the club could further underline its strong presence in the Asian market.

For Dortmund’s U23s, Yamamoto would already be the seventh new signing this summer. The Black and Yellows had previously already signed Jesper Verlaat, Malik Hodroj, Nanitonda Quiala, Finn Fuchs, Beni Ngyombo, and loan striker Daniel Sumbu.

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