By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

Ko Itakura: Joining Gladbach an "easy decision"

Japanese international Ko Itakura recently completed a €5 million transfer to Gladbach from Manchester City. Speaking from his new club's training camp at Tegernsee, the 25-year-old said joining 'Die Fohlen' was an "easy decision":

Bundesliga news

Match report UNION BERLIN & SCHALKESchalke with three goals, three points, and first Bundesliga win in three years
2. Bundesliga 2. Bundesliga2. Bundesliga: Stoke City loanee Smit guides Darmstadt to first win over Bielefeld
2. Bundesliga 2. Bundesliga2. Bundesliga: Zoma seals Nürnberg’s win over Hannover after West Ham move collapsed
UNION BERLIN & SCHALKEConfirmed lineups: 1. FC Union Berlin vs. FC Schalke 04
2. Bundesliga 2. Bundesliga 2. Bundesliga Topspiel preview: FC St. Pauli vs. VfL Wolfsburg
2. Bundesliga 2. Bundesliga 2. Bundesliga preview: 1. FC Magdeburg vs. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
2. Bundesliga 2. Bundesliga 2. Bundesliga preview: VfL Bochum vs. Greuther Fürth
2. Bundesliga 2. Bundesliga 2. Bundesliga preview: Eintracht Braunschweig vs. Dynamo Dresden
Preview Mainz & FrankfurtMainz 05 vs. Eintracht Frankfurt preview: Visitors hoping for third-time lucky in search for win
1.FC Union BerlinRani Khedira retires from Tunisian national team after just six months
Preview Augsburg & LeverkusenAugsburg vs. Bayer Leverkusen preview: Hosts out to maintain 100% record
Transfer Eintracht FrankfurtOfficial: Julian Etse signs first professional contract at Frankfurt
Eintracht FrankfurtElias Baum receives backing of Hütter prior to Rhine-Main derby
Preview SC Freiburg & Borussia MönchengladbachSC Freiburg vs. Borussia Mönchengladbach preview: Hosts eye historic Bundesliga start
Preview TSG Hoffenheim & VfB StuttgartTSG Hoffenheim vs. VfB Stuttgart preview: Hosts search for first points in Baden-Schwaben clash
2. Bundesliga Karlsruhe SCOfficial: Dženis Burnić leaves Karlsruhe SC for Greek outfit Volos FC
SV ElversbergElversberg coach Wagner sees red card overturned ahead of Bayern test
Hamburger SVBornauw out, Lokonga and Omari return for HSV's trip to Leipzig
1. FC KölnTottenham loanee Moore looks set for first Köln start, El Mala to begin on bench

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Match days

Preview SC Freiburg & Borussia MönchengladbachSC Freiburg vs. Borussia Mönchengladbach preview: Hosts eye historic Bundesliga start
Preview TSG Hoffenheim & VfB StuttgartTSG Hoffenheim vs. VfB Stuttgart preview: Hosts search for first points in Baden-Schwaben clash
1. FC KölnTottenham loanee Moore looks set for first Köln start, El Mala to begin on bench
Preview Borussia Dortmund & SC PaderbornBorussia Dortmund vs. SC Paderborn preview: An all-Westphalian affair
Preview Köln BremenFC Köln vs Werder Bremen preview: An early midtable battle
Borussia Dortmund “He will continue to be very important” – Kovač backs Arsenal loanee Nwaneri ahead of Paderborn clash
Preview UNION BERLIN & SCHALKE1. FC Union Berlin vs. FC Schalke 04 preview: Two sides seeking first win
Match report VfB StuttgartDemirovic the star as Stuttgart stroll to victory vs Viking
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Matchday 3 starting XIs
Analysis/Commentary BundesligaBayern halted, Elversberg defy belief and Augsburg make history - 5 things we learned from Bundesliga Matchday 2
Team of the week BundesligaBundesliga Team of the Week – Matchday 2
Post-match reaction FC AugsburgBaum and Ibrahimović praise Augsburg's comeback victory in Frankfurt
Post-match reaction Eintracht FrankfurtHütter reflects on Frankfurt's “terrible second half” in heavy defeat to Augsburg
Post-match reaction Hamburger SVPolzin throws no digs after "totally shitty afternoon" against Mainz
Match report Augsburg, Eintracht FrankfurtAugsburg top Bundesliga table for first time after ruining Hütter's second home debut
Post-match reaction Hamburger SVMøller Wolfe vows HSV will "show a different side" after Mainz hammering
Match report Hamburger SV & Mainz 05Becker brilliance guides Mainz to five-star thrashing of Hamburger SV
FRANKFURT & AUGSBURGConfirmed lineups: Eintracht Frankfurt vs. FC Augsburg
Hamburger SV & Mainz 05Confirmed lineups: Hamburger SV vs. Mainz 05
Match report Bayer Leverkusen"You're actually scared of him” – New Leverkusen signing makes instant impact
Post-match reaction RB Leipzig "A real wake-up call" – RB Leipzig boss responds after shock defeat to Werder Bremen
Post-match reaction FC Bayern "They should be proud" – Bayern chief hits out at Schalke fans over Neuer abuse
Post-match reaction Borussia Dortmund “An incredible talent” – Arsenal loanee Nwaneri receives glowing praise after Dortmund debut
Post-match reaction FC BayernKompany explains decision to bench Kane and Olise against Schalke
Post-match reaction Schalke 04, FC BayernMuslić believes Schalke deserved their point against “best in the world” Bayern

Fantasy Football

Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 3
Fantasy Football FantasyBundesliga Fantasy Show – Matchday 3: Must-haves, differentials & listener questions
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 3
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Matchday 3 starting XIs
Fantasy Football Champions LeagueChampions League 2026/27 predicted lineups: Projected starting XIs for Matchday 1
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 2
Fantasy Football FantasyBundesliga Fantasy Show – Matchday 2: Must-haves, differentials & listener questions
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 2
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Matchday 2 starting XIs
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 1
Fantasy Football FantasyBundesliga Fantasy Show – Matchday 1: Rule changes, must-haves, differentials & listener questions
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: The ultimate guide to the start of the 2026/27 season
Fantasy Football BundesligaBundesliga predicted lineups 2026/27: Matchday 1 starting XIs
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: Strikers to consider for the start of the 2026/27 season
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: Midfielders to consider for the start of the 2026/27 season
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: Defenders to consider for the start of the 2026/27 season
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: Goalkeepers to consider for the start of the 2026/27 season
Fantasy Football FantasyBundesliga 2026/27 set-piece and penalty takers
Fantasy Football FantasyBest budget picks for your 2026/27 Fantasy Bundesliga squad
Fantasy Football Fantasy BundesligaWhy Fantasy Bundesliga managers should start opening the app daily from today
Fantasy Football Fantasy BundesligaFantasy Bundesliga returns for 2026-27: Here's what's new!
Fantasy Football World Cup2026 World Cup predicted lineups: Final and third-place match XIs
Fantasy Football World Cup2026 World Cup: Predicted semi-final lineups
Fantasy Football World Cup2026 World Cup: Predicted quarter-final lineups
Fantasy Football World CupWorld Cup: Predicted lineups for the Round of 16

German Teams in Europe

Post-match reaction RB Leipzig"We got a real thrashing" – Raum and Orban reflect on defeat to Como
Post-match reaction RB LeipzigDemichelis bemoans collapse against Como: "The first two goals were gifts"
Post-match reaction Bayern MunichKompany on Musiala's return: “Everyone was happy for him"
Post-match reaction Bayern MunichMusiala and Kane react to Bayern's comprehensive win over Bodø/Glimt
Match report Bayern MunichOlise-inspired second half ensures Bayern put five past Bodø/Glimt
Match report RB LeipzigLeipzig suffer crushing defeat in Lombardy as Como run riot
RB LeipzigConfirmed lineups: FC Como 1907 vs. RB Leipzig
Bayern MunichConfirmed lineups: Bayern Munich vs. Bodø/Glimt
Post-match reaction VfB StuttgartSebastian Hoeneß backs Deniz Undav to "decide games again" after Stuttgart win
Post-match reaction VfB StuttgartGrischa Prömel reveals Sebastian Hoeneß frustration despite Stuttgart win
Post-match reaction VfB Stuttgart"A few things had built up inside me" - Ermedin Demirovic makes admission after Stuttgart hat-trick
Bayern MunichBodø/Glimt coach Knudsen ready to face "best team in the world" Bayern
VfB StuttgartConfirmed lineups: VfB Stuttgart vs. Viking FK
FC BayernBayern to make late decision on attacker for Bodø/Glimt clash
RB LeipzigRB Leipzig receive injury boost ahead of Como clash
VfB Stuttgart“I have to put my foot down now!” – Hoeneß defends Undav amid growing criticism
Borussia Dortmund"Fabio is on fire!" – Dortmund star Silva earns praise after Villarreal cameo
Borussia DortmundKovač explains decision to sub Arsenal loanee Nwaneri on and off against Villarreal
Borussia DortmundDortmund bosses address Karetsas’ collapse against Villarreal
Match report Borussia DortmundCenturion Guirassy sinks Villarreal again with late brace
Borussia DortmundDortmund issue fresh update on Karetsas after incident against Villarreal
Borussia DortmundConfirmed Lineups: Borussia Dortmund vs. Villarreal CF
FC BayernMatthäus names Bayern among five Champions League favourites alongside Arsenal, Barcelona and others
Rumor FC BayernBayern receive injury boost ahead of Champions League opener against Bodø/Glimt
Borussia Dortmund Kovac gives squad update ahead of Dortmund's Champions League opener against Villarreal

DFB-Pokal

DFB-Pokal DFB-Pokal second round draw: Holders Bayern host Magdeburg, Dortmund clash with Bremen
Post-match reaction FC Bayern Kompany praises “calm” Bayern performance
Post-match reaction FC Bayern Bischof and Kane react to Pokal victory in Osnabrück
Match report FC Bayern DFB-Pokal: Bayern overcome early Osnabrück scare to reach second round
DFB-Pokal Confirmed DFB-Pokal lineups: VfL Osnabrück vs. FC Bayern
Rumor FC BayernBayern make decision on Musiala's availability for DFB-Pokal trip to Osnabrück
Preview Osnabrück & FC BayernVfL Osnabrück vs. Bayern Munich DFB-Pokal preview: Team news and predicted lineups
FC BayernUrbig to replace Neuer in goal against Osnabrück, Kompany confirms
FC BayernKompany gives Musiala update ahead of DFB-Pokal trip to Osnabrück
FC BayernReport gives fresh update on Jamal Musiala ahead of DFB-Pokal trip to Osnabrück
Match report DFB-PokalSchalke dominate but need extra time and superstar Džeko to overcome Halle
Match report DFB-PokalHSV's 16-year-old sensation steals the show in DFB-Pokal victory against Verl
Preview DFB-PokalConfirmed DFB-Pokal lineups: Hallescher FC vs. FC Schalke 04
Match report DFB-PokalKöln survive Würzburg scare as Jóhannesson seals comeback win
Preview DFB-PokalConfirmed DFB-Pokal Lineups: Altglienicke vs. VfL Wolfsburg
Preview HSV, DFB-PokalConfirmed DFB-Pokal Lineups: SC Verl vs. Hamburger SV
Preview Köln, DFB-PokalConfirmed DFB-Pokal Lineups: Würzburger Kickers vs. 1. FC Köln
Match report DFB-PokalDFB-Pokal: Bundesliga’s perfect record continues, Heidenheim and St. Pauli are out
Match report RB LeipzigDFB-Pokal: RB Leipzig advance after comfortable victory at Moselstadion
Match report DFB-PokalDFB-Pokal: Hertha and Nürnberg maintain perfect starts with penalty shootout wins
Match report DFB-PokalDFB-Pokal: Wimmer and Onyeka score debut braces as Hoffenheim and Elversberg advance
Match report DFB-PokalDFB-Pokal: Hannover seal record victory with 9-1 rout of Hemelingen at Weserstadion
Match report Werder BremenDFB-Pokal: Füllkrug and Reis score debut goals for Bremen in Hamburg
Preview DFB-PokalConfirmed Lineups: SG Sonnenhof Großaspach vs. Arminia Bielefeld
Preview DFB-PokalConfirmed Lineups: 1860 Munich vs. Holstein Kiel

German National Team

German national teamFreiburg prodigy opts to switch allegiance from Tunisia to Germany
Germany National Team Klopp reportedly considering Frankfurt starlet Ebnoutalib for Germany
German national teamRüdiger confirms international retirement
German national teamRüdiger reportedly set to retire from German national team to focus on Real Madrid
DFBReport: Jürgen Klopp plans Germany call-up for Said El Mala
German national teamUli Hoeneß warns against "messiah" expectations for new Germany coach Klopp
Rumor German National Team & VfB StuttgartKlopp informs Stuttgart of plan to integrate Pejčinović into Germany national team
German National Team"He was sorry" – Baumann's phone call with Nagelsmann over World Cup goalkeeper snub
German national teamWirtz on new Germany coach Klopp: "I'm very excited to meet him"
DFBDFB president Neuendorf blasts Infantino after FIFA investment U-turn
DFBJürgen Klopp yet to decide on Joshua Kimmich's Germany role
DFBKlopp appointment sparks Antonio Rüdiger U-turn on Germany future
DFBRudi Völler predicts bright future for Julian Nagelsmann
German National TeamGalatasaray coach labels it "fashionable" to blame Sané for Germany's demise
Rumor German National Team“I have ideas" – Klopp to ditch Kimmich at right-back and uncover replacement
German National TeamKlopp on the "unimaginable" scenario of being appointed Germany coach
Transfer German National TeamOfficial: Jürgen Klopp announced as Germany national team head coach
German National Team"We don't need to copy Spain" – Lahm on how Germany can rediscover success
German National TeamGermany drop two places to twelfth in latest FIFA world rankings
DFB Deal agreed between DFB and Red Bull for Klopp to become Germany head coach
German National TeamMatthäus, Basler & Hamann demand "real clean-up" of Germany squad
Rumor German National Team"Strung along & false promises" – DFB employee critical of Nagelsmann's dealings with squad
Rumor German National TeamDFB rejects letter enabling Infantino to run for third term as FIFA president
Rumor Borussia MönchengladbachGladbach talent Wael Moyha to represent Morocco over Germany
Rumor German National TeamDFB chiefs hold first negotiations with Jürgen Klopp in New York

Long reads

Analysis/Commentary BundesligaBayern halted, Elversberg defy belief and Augsburg make history - 5 things we learned from Bundesliga Matchday 2
Editor's pick SV Elversberg"We don't fear anybody" – How underdogs Elversberg plan to survive the Bundesliga on their own terms
Analysis/Commentary BundesligaBundesliga 2026/27 guide: In-depth team previews ahead of the new season
Analysis/Commentary Borussia MönchengladbachWhat Leeds United fans can expect from Nico Elvedi after Gladbach move
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: “I know I will get my game time” – Ørjan Nyland confident he will get his chances after Leipzig return
Editor's pick Borussia Dortmund & 1.FC KölnOpinion: How the pursuit of Said El Mala could alter Borussia Dortmund's future
Analysis/Commentary Frauen-BundesligaBreaking away: Why the Frauen-Bundesliga is taking control of its own future
Analysis/Commentary FC BayernHow Bayern Munich could line up for the 2026/27 season
Analysis/Commentary BundesligaTop 10 Bundesliga transfers of the summer so far
Editor's pick SC FreiburgWhat Newcastle fans can expect from Johan Manzambi as transfer from Freiburg nears completion
Editor's pick FC AugsburgEXCLUSIVE: "Character is more important for us than talent" – Benjamin Weber explains Augsburg's scouting philosophy
Editor's pick TSG HoffenheimWhat Newcastle fans can expect from Bazoumana Touré as €50m move from Hoffenheim nears completion
Analysis/Commentary German national teamGermany player ratings vs Paraguay: Several disappointing displays in heartbreaking exit
Analysis/Commentary German national teamGermany player ratings vs Ecuador: Lacklustre display as winning run ends
Analysis/Commentary World CupWho replaces Nico Schlotterbeck? Germany’s three options after World Cup blow
Analysis/Commentary German national teamGermany player ratings vs Côte d’Ivoire: Undav stars with brace off the bench
Analysis/Commentary German national teamGermany player ratings vs Curaçao: Who shone in the 7-1 World Cup thrashing?
Analysis/Commentary German national teamGermany player ratings vs USA: Havertz decisive in scrappy win
Analysis/Commentary German national teamGermany player ratings vs Finland: Undav and Karl shine ahead of World Cup
Analysis/Commentary VfL WolfsburgWolfsburg face major overhaul after first-ever Bundesliga relegation
Analysis/Commentary Bundesliga2025/26 Bundesliga Team of the Season
Analysis/Commentary SC FreiburgSC Freiburg vs Aston Villa: Europa League final player ratings
Analysis/Commentary German national teamNagelsmann’s Germany goalkeeper U-turn sparks controversy
Analysis/Commentary Bayern & WolfsburgBayern's Pokal triumph over Wolfsburg confirms changing of the guard in German women's football
Editor's pick FC Schalke 04"I’m thinking about my future every day" – 40-year-old Edin Džeko weighs up next move after Schalke fairy tale

Exclusive interviews

Exclusive interview FC BayernEXCLUSIVE: Bayern legend Roy Makaay backs Kane as Ballon d'Or contender
Editor's pick SV Elversberg"We don't fear anybody" – How underdogs Elversberg plan to survive the Bundesliga on their own terms
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: “I know I will get my game time” – Ørjan Nyland confident he will get his chances after Leipzig return
Editor's pick FC AugsburgEXCLUSIVE: "Character is more important for us than talent" – Benjamin Weber explains Augsburg's scouting philosophy
Exclusive interview FC AugsburgEXCLUSIVE: Augsburg boss Benjamin Weber confirms “big market” interest in Kömür and Claude-Maurice amid exit talk
Exclusive interview World CupEXCLUSIVE: "He's the perfect coach for England" – Augsburg chief Benjamin Weber backs former boss Tuchel for World Cup glory
Editor's pick FC Schalke 04"I’m thinking about my future every day" – 40-year-old Edin Džeko weighs up next move after Schalke fairy tale
Exclusive interview VfL Wolfsburg“A very difficult and sad situation” – Edin Džeko on his ex-club VfL Wolfsburg’s relegation threat
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigYan Diomande names Real Madrid stars among inspirations as he sets sights on becoming one of the world's best
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: RB Leipzig sensation Yan Diomande “happy and motivated” by interest from Europe’s elite
Editor's pick Borussia Mönchengladbach"I obviously came here to play more" – Giovanni Reyna reflects on Gladbach struggles and burning World Cup ambition
Exclusive interview Borussia MönchengladbachINTERVIEW: "I'd love to experience something different at some point" – Joe Scally opens door to Gladbach exit
Exclusive interview FC BayernLahm highlights defensive “danger” for Bayern ahead of PSG showdown
Editor's pick BundesligaPhilipp Lahm "curious" about new German U21 league – but insists senior-level minutes remain key for young players
Editor's pick RB Leipzig“We have to get even better” – CEO Tatjana Haenni on RB Leipzig’s goal to be "best in class" for talent
Editor's pick RB Leipzig"That's our goal" – RB Leipzig must be ready to pounce on Bundesliga title if Bayern falter, says CEO Tatjana Haenni
Exclusive interview FC Bayern & GermanyPhilipp Lahm: Gnabry injury a "bitter" blow for Bayern and Germany
Exclusive interview FC Bayern“Not a topic for me” – Philipp Lahm not considering Bayern management role
Exclusive interview FC BayernINTERVIEW: “The decisive phase is coming now” – Philipp Lahm on Bayern’s bid for a historic treble after Bundesliga title win
Editor's pick Borussia Dortmund​EXCLUSIVE: "We weren’t doing a good enough job" – Dortmund boss reveals how Club World Cup eye-opener forced a strategy shift
Editor's pick FC IngolstadtINTERVIEW: "I was afraid of closing the door" – Pioneering Ingolstadt coach Sabrina Wittmann on opening a new path for women in football
Editor's pick BundesligaINTERVIEW: "I was always a friend of opening up that rule..." – Jürgen Klinsmann weighs in on 50+1 debate
Exclusive interview FC BayernINTERVIEW: Jürgen Klinsmann hails Harry Kane as "fantastic" and "the best ambassador you could wish for"
Editor's pick Fortuna DüsseldorfEXCLUSIVE: Fortuna Düsseldorf CEO Alexander Jobst speaks out on speculation over his future amid sporting struggles
Editor's pick FC AugsburgINTERVIEW: "At the moment, there's no thought of switching" – Noahkai Banks on choosing between the US and Germany

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