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Sent on loan to Sint-Truidense Takai has joined Sint-Truidense VV on loan for the rest of the 2026/27 season, according to the club.

Impact Takai made eight Bundesliga appearances during a loan spell at Borussia Monchengladbach last season, making his debut against Augsburg in January, after joining his parent club from Kawasaki Frontale in the summer of 2025. The Japan international defender, an Asian U23 Cup winner and 2024 Olympian with four senior caps, now gets a fresh opportunity for regular playing time in Belgium's top flight.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to England Takai will return to parent club Tottenham following the conclusion of his loan spell at Gladbach.

Impact Takai made eight Bundesliga appearances across 339 minutes for Gladbach, contributing 11 tackles and 20 clearances in a rotational role throughout the campaign. Takai now heads back to Tottenham where his future under new coach Roberto De Zerbi will be assessed heading into the 2026/27 season.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Fully operational again Takai (undisclosed) is an option for play moving forward, according to manager Eugen Polanski. "Kota has not been missing for too long and is fully operational again."

Impact Takai is back in the mix moving forward after the defender suffered from some undisclosed issues, last playing Feb. 22 due to the injury. This is good news for the squad, though, as he had started in the two games before his injury. He has only been available for six games (three starts) all season due to constant injuries, so he will hope to end the season on a high note and healthy.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful against Heidenheim Takai (undisclosed) returned to team training but has not yet completed a full session with his teammates, leaving his availability for Saturday's clash against Heidenheim uncertai...

Impact Takai has missed Gladbach's last four Bundesliga matches and is still considered to be in a reintegration phase by the club's staff, with coach Eugen Polanski tempering expectations over a quick return. The lack of match sharpness is the main concern, and Polanski made clear he will not rush the Japanese centre-back back into action before he is genuinely ready. The April 11 clash against Leipzig looks like a more realistic target for a full return, with Philipp Sander having done enough during his absence to make Takai's path back into the starting XI far from guaranteed.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Will join team training Monday Takai is expected to join team training on Monday after missing one month of action due to a muscle strain, but his workload will be managed, according to RHEINSCHE POST.

Impact Takai missed the last four fixtures after picking up a muscle strain, but is set to reintegrate with the squad for the first time on Monday. The club is expected to manage his workload carefully, and his availability for the upcoming clash against Heidenheim will depend on how his body responds to training next week. The Japanese centre-back had started the last two matches prior to his injury, but even upon returning to full fitness, he faces a tough battle to reclaim his spot, with Philipp Sander having impressed during his absence.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Koln Takai (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Koln.

Impact Takai is progressing well in his recovery, but the defender won't be an option to play this weekend. He should be ready to roll after the international break, and it wouldn't be surprising if he returns to the starting lineup right away. Takai had started in his previous three Bundesliga outings before going down injured.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Eyeing potential return Takai (undisclosed) is eyeing a return to training this week and a potential return when facing Koln on Saturday, according to manager Eugen Polanski, per Jannik Sorgatz of Rheinis...

Impact Takai has been sidelined but is nearing a return, with the club seeming confident he could be back on the training field this week. That said, this could potentially lead to a return Saturday, although that is yet to be decided. He had started in his last three appearances, so he is likely to see time once fit again.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Looks to be out another week Takai (strain) is likely not an option until the March 21 match against Koln, according to manager Eugen Polanski, per Rheinische Post. "On Saturday, he was running. If he can't tr...

Impact Takai looks to be set to miss another match as he continues to heal, with the defender still not getting the green light to join his teammates, and still yet to be confirmed of individually training. That said, he could see a boost in the next few days, but that will depend on whether his club wants to risk him. The defender has had a rough season, starting in three of his six appearances since joining the club but missing well over 20 games between his time with Gladbach and Tottenham.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Bayern Takai (undisclosed) trained fully this week and is available for Friday's clash against Bayern as he wasn't listed in the injury report by coach Eugen Polanski, according to Stern.

Impact Takai picked up a minor strain in the last game against Union Berlin, but the defender looks fully recovered after training with the squad this week and will be an option for Friday's clash against Bayern. Takai has been a regular in the starting XI for Gladbach lately and could continue to play a solid role in the upcoming fixtures, unless coach Eugen Polanski opts to deploy Phillipp Sander in defense again.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with minor sprain Takai (undisclosed) missed Saturday's 1-0 victory over Union Berlin due to a minor sprain, the club announced.

Impact Takai will be evaluated over the next few days after picking up a minor sprain in the final training session before Saturday's showdown against Union Berlin, an issue that ultimately kept him out of the match. The center-back has been a steady presence in Gladbach's lineup lately, earning the start in three of his last four available appearances and cementing his role in the defensive rotation. If he is forced to miss additional time, Philipp Sander is the leading candidate to slot back into the back line once again.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Loaned to Gladbach Takai has been loaned to Gladbach from Tottenham for the rest of the season, according to his parent club.

Impact Takai is exiting Tottenham for the rest of the season and will instead play in Germany, joining first-tier side Gladbach. He had yet to appear with Tottenham all season while dealing with injuries, likely to work into a rotational role with his new club as he hopes to improve his prospects for the Tottenham squad next campaign.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Plays with U21s Takai (foot) participated in a U221 match on Tuesday, according to his club.

Impact Takai took to the field Tuesday for the first time as a Spur, with the defender earning time in a U21 match as he recovers from a foot injury. This is massive news for the defender, as he is yet to debut this campaign due to injury. He is unlikely to earn much time as a starter once fully fit, although the club will be happy to add some depth to their defensive department in the coming matches.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Trains with team Takai (foot) trained with the team ahead of Sunday's match against Arsenal, according to manager Thomas Frank. "Kota trained with the team today."

Impact Takai dealt with a quadriceps injury to end October and is back in training this week, speculating the defender is ready for a return. This is solid news for the defender, although it is likely a minor addition for the club, having yet to appear this campaign.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up quad injury Tokai (foot) is now out with a quadriceps injury, accoridng to manager Thomas Frank. "It's his quad."

Impact Tokai has been dealing with a foot injury since the start of the season but has now suffered a new injury, with the defender going down with a quadriceps injury. This is a rough development for the defender, as he has yet to appear this season due to his injury. He is yet to appear for the first team at all, seeing a bench spot once he is deemed fit.

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to train Takai (foot) is still continuing to train, according to manager Thomas Frank. "Kota is getting better and better. He's trained with the team for 10 days, so that's promising."

Impact Takai returned to training around a week ago and is still working on the practice pitch, with the defender now 10 days through his training. That said, this does leave him with a potential return after the international break. However, once he is fit, a minor role is likely, probably earning a depth role.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Takai (foot) has begun to train again, according to manager Thomas Frank. "[Kota] is progressing - he trained today with the team, so that's good."

Impact Takai was close to a training return last week, and that has come to fruition this week, as the defender was able to join training again Tuesday. This is great news for him, as he has yet to see his season debut this campaign. However, a return is likely still a few weeks away, probably not seeing the field until after the international break.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Close to training return Takai (foot) is set to return to training next week, according to manager Thomas Frank. "He is very close to training with the group. I'm pretty sure he'll train with the group on...

Impact Takai is close to a return but will miss at least one more match, with the defender set to train with the team again Monday. That said, this could prompt a return before the October international break, although that is still up in the air. Once fit, he is set to serve a minor role, likely to earn a bench spot in most cases.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers plantar fascia injury Takai is suffering from a plantar fascia injury and will be out for weeks, coach Thomas Frank said in a press conference. "Kota got a plantar fascia injury, unfortunately we don't...

Impact Takai arrived at Tottenham earlier this month from his native Japan but is starting his Spurs journey with an injury, as he is suffering from a plantar fascia issue. His timeline for return remains unclear, but he will likely miss weeks according to new coach Thomas Franck. That said, the young defender is expected to be a bench option for Spurs in his first season, so his absence will not impact the starting squad.

JULY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mandava joins Sunderland after leaving Atletico as Tottenham signs Japan defender Takai

Former Atletico Madrid defender Reinildo Mandava has joined Premier League newcomer Sunderland

JULY 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Joins Spurs Takai has completed a transfer to Tottenham from Kawasaki Frontale, according to his new club.

Impact Takai is seeing a new club this offseason as he leaves Japan for England, having been sent to Tottenham on a deal until 2030. The defender joins after appearing in 22 games in the Japanese J1 League, a decent season for the defender. At the age of 20, he will have some work to do before he sees any regular time for the club, probably not seeing a major role in his first season with the club.

JULY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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