Transfer confirmed: BVB sign Japanese talent Yamamoto | OneFootball

After signing Daniel Sumbu, Borussia Dortmund have unveiled the next new arrival for their U23 team. Takato Yamamoto joins BVB on loan from Gamba Osaka.

Borussia Dortmund have signed Japanese midfielder Takato Yamamoto. The 18-year-old joins BVB’s U23 team on a one-season loan from top-flight club Gamba Osaka. According to Ruhr Nachrichten, the agreement also includes a purchase option.

Yamamoto is regarded as one of the most promising talents of his age group in his homeland and, despite his young age, has already gained some initial experience in professional football. The left-footer made his debut for Gamba Osaka’s first team in the semi-final of the AFC Champions League Two, and later also made his first start.

At BVB, the seven-time Japan youth international is initially earmarked for the U23s, where he is expected to gain match practice in the Regionalliga. At the same time, he could already get a chance with the senior squad during pre-season this summer. With numerous World Cup participants absent, coach Niko Kovac will bolster the squad with youth players, meaning Yamamoto could also get the opportunity to showcase himself at a higher level.

BVB loan in Takato Yamamoto

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Borussia Dortmund see great development potential in the attack-minded midfielder. “Takato is a player who impressed us from the very beginning. He has exactly the qualities we want to see in our game. We are convinced that he will take the next step in his development with us,” explains academy director Paul Schaffran.

Yamamoto himself is also looking ahead to his new challenge with great anticipation. “I still can hardly believe it. Borussia Dortmund – such a huge club. It’s the first time I’ve left Japan, everything here is new to me. But I’m ready. I want to learn and improve every day. And I will give everything to repay this trust.”

According to Ruhr Nachrichten, the Japanese player is seen as a creative and dynamic box-to-box midfielder who stands out above all for his technique, dribbling ability and vertical play. From a tactical point of view, the youngster is still considered by Dortmund’s decision-makers to have room for development. Yamamoto is BVB’s seventh signing for the U23 team this summer.

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