Borussia Dortmund has made a significant addition to their squad by signing Brazilian right-back Yan Couto on a one-year loan from Manchester City, with an option to make the deal permanent. The 22-year-old joins the Bundesliga club after an impressive season with Girona in La Liga, where he played a crucial role in helping the team finish third and qualify for the Champions League.The potential permanent transfer fee for Couto is reported to be around 25 million euros, with additional bonuses that could raise the total to 30 million euros. If certain sporting criteria are met during the upcoming season, Dortmund is expected to trigger the purchase option, potentially binding Couto to the club for five years.Dortmund’s sporting director Sebastian Kehl expressed enthusiasm about the signing, describing Couto as ‘an extremely exciting player’ who ‘combines exceptional dynamism with intensity, technical finesse, and dribbling strength’. The club’s managing director, Lars Ricken, revealed that Couto had been on their radar since before he won the U-17 World Cup with Brazil in 2019.Couto himself shared his excitement about joining Dortmund, stating, ‘For me, it’s a dream come true. Borussia Dortmund is a special club. Every child in Brazil knows about the club, its fans, and the Yellow Wall. I can hardly wait to wear the BVB jersey for the first time and experience the energy and emotions in this great stadium’.In his two seasons with Girona, Couto made 59 appearances in La Liga, scoring 2 goals and providing 12 assists. His performances have also earned him four caps for the Brazilian national team.Meanwhile, in a separate development, Niclas Füllkrug has left Dortmund’s training camp to finalize a transfer to West Ham United. This move is expected to be completed over the weekend, marking a significant change in Dortmund’s attacking options.
Key points
- Borussia Dortmund has signed Yan Couto on a one-year loan from Manchester City with an option to buy.
- The potential permanent transfer fee for Couto is around 25-30 million euros.
- Couto impressed at Girona, helping them qualify for the Champions League.
- Niclas Füllkrug is set to leave Dortmund for West Ham United.
Contradictions👾There are slight discrepancies in the reported age of Yan Couto, with some sources stating he is 22 years old, while others mention he is 24.
