Kota Takai: Tottenham confirm first January deal as forgotten signing agrees Bundesliga loan | OneFootball

Young defender is yet to make a first-team appearance for Thomas Frank

Tottenham centre-back Kota Takai has joined Borussia Monchengladbach on loan until June 2026, it has been confirmed.

The early days of his Tottenham career have been hampered by injuries. He suffered through a bout of plantar fasciitis shortly after signing, and later picked up a thigh injury.

He made his return to the pitch in early December, though, playing 45 minutes for Spurs’ Under-21 outfit in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Leyton Orient.

Takai, 21, has joined up with Monchengladbach’s warm-weather winter training camp in Belek, Turkey, and is expected to train with his new team-mates for the first time on Friday.

Monchengladbach have not been at their best this season, and sit 12th in the Bundesliga after 15 matches - just five points above the relegation zone.

Takai could make his debut as early as January 11, when Augsburg visit the Borussia-Park.

Speaking after closing the deal, Monchengladbach head of sports Rouven Schroder said of Takai: “Kota is a tall, physically strong centre-half who also has good pace.

“He’s got what it takes to help us in the immediate future. We’re delighted to welcome our new No14.”

Takai signed a five-year contract upon joining Spurs, which will expire in 2029.