Record Sport first revealed the interest in the Manchester City defender back in June but they have faced a lengthy waiting game for a deal while Itakura targeted a medal.
The defender put all thoughts of his future on hold after playing his part in Japan’s charge to the semi-final stage.The bid to claim gold was brought to a halt by Spain in a heartbreaking extra-time defeat, but had a second chance at a medal in the bronze play-off against Mexico.
However, the 24-year-old will return to the English Premier League side empty-handed after a narrow 1-0 defeat. Top European clubs who are keen to take him after his recent loan success at during a two-year stint with Groningen.
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