Borussia Dortmund Secures Permanent Deal for Yan Couto
The Brazilian right-back's loan from Manchester City converts to a permanent transfer after meeting specific performance criteria.
- Yan Couto, 22, has been permanently signed by Borussia Dortmund following a loan from Manchester City.
- The transfer was triggered by a purchase obligation in the loan agreement, activated by Couto's performance.
- Couto previously spent two years on loan at FC Girona before joining Dortmund this summer for a loan fee of around €4 million.
- The final transfer fee for Couto is reported to be approximately €20 million, though the contract duration remains undisclosed.
- Couto has appeared in four of Dortmund's six Bundesliga matches this season but is still adapting to the team's dynamics.