Yan Couto Transfer from Manchester City to Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund decided to trigger their obligation to buy clause in the loan contract of Yan Couto on Thursday, which will see the right-back join from Man City on a permanent deal. This move is part of a package worth up to €30m. The obligation to buy clause was already part of the agreement and was guaranteed in the pact with Manchester City.
Yan Couto, who was on loan at FC Girona last season, has joined Borussia Dortmund on loan from Manchester City. A purchase obligation has been activated after a few appearances, with a base fee of 20 million euros, which is reportedly lower than initially expected.
Borussia Dortmund has fulfilled their obligation to acquire right-back Yan Couto from Manchester City. Couto became part of City in 2020 and spent time on loan at Girona and Braga before returning to Girona for a subsequent period. Dortmund, impressed by his performance in La Liga, initially brought him in on a loan agreement that contained a mandatory purchase clause. Although there were uncertainties regarding the conditions necessary to activate the clause, the purchase has now been finalized. Couto will depart from City without having made a first-team appearance.
Yan Couto moved on to Borussia Dortmund for €30m this season.
Borussia Dortmund has completed the permanent transfer of Yan Couto after triggering the obligation to buy clause, with the transfer fee set at 30 million euros. Yan Couto, a Brazilian right-back, has been playing under the management of Nuri Sahin at Dortmund and has secured a spot in the starting lineup. This season, he has participated in seven matches, accumulating 331 minutes of play. Previously, Couto was loaned to several clubs, including Girona and Sporting de Braga, following his move from Coritiba to Manchester City in 2020 for six million euros. The confirmation of the transfer was reported by Fabrizio Romano.
Fabrizio Romano has confirmed on his social media that Borussia Dortmund has executed the purchase option for Yan Couto. The German team paid around 30 million euros for the player, who was on loan from Manchester City, after convincing the coach Nuri Sahin.
Yan Couto, a 22-year-old right-back and four-time Brazilian national player, was initially on loan at Borussia Dortmund. Media reports, such as those from the 'Daily Mail', indicated that the obligation to buy has been triggered, resulting in his permanent move from Manchester City to Borussia Dortmund. During his stint at Dortmund, Couto participated in seven of the nine mandatory matches for BVB this season, starting three times and making four appearances as a substitute. He registered his only assist during the DFB-Pokal opener, contributing to a 4-1 victory against Phönix Lübeck.
Borussia Dortmund has activated the release clause for Yan Couto, who was previously on loan from Manchester City. The defender has now finalized a permanent transfer to Dortmund. According to Fabrizio Romano on Twitter, it has been confirmed that Dortmund's obligation to buy clause for Yan Couto's deal from Manchester City has been activated. As a result, Couto is officially departing City on a permanent basis, with Dortmund agreeing to a financial package of up to €30 million for the Brazilian right-back.
The Ruhrpott club has activated the mandatory purchase option for Yan Couto, previously on loan from Manchester City, for up to 30 million euros. Initially joining for a 5 million euro loan fee, Couto was expected to stay for one season. The purchase obligation is around 25 million euros. Despite a slow start, Couto has impressed sporting director Sebastian Kehl and moved into the starting eleven under coach Nuri Sahin. Couto, a developing talent, has played four international matches for his national team.
Dortmund exercised the purchase clause for Yan Couto, a 22-year-old Brazilian right-back. He joined Dortmund this summer on loan from Manchester City. The news was reported by Jack Gaughan, a well-informed British journalist on Manchester City matters, and shared by market specialist Fabrizio Romano.
Yan Couto joined Borussia Dortmund this summer from Manchester City. Borussia Dortmund acquired him for a loan fee of 4 million euros until the end of the season. He has played three times for Dortmund this season so far.
Yan Couto returned to Manchester City from his loan and was sold to Borussia Dortmund.
Borussia Dortmund "moved immediately" to sign Manchester City right-back Yan Couto when he was made available this summer, having tracked him since he was 15. The German side are already planning to trigger their €25m (£21.1m) purchase option.
Yan Couto is listed in the probable starting eleven for Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga.
Yan Couto has been signed by Borussia Dortmund on loan during the summer transfer window, which has been praised as a sensational job by Toni Kroos.
Borussia Dortmund has signed Yan Couto for a good amount, with a mandatory purchase option at the end of the season for 25 million euros plus 5 million in variables. Yan Couto provided his first assist three minutes into his official debut.
Borussia Dortmund has signed Yan Couto as part of their summer acquisitions.
Yan Couto, the 22-year-old Brazilian wing-back, impressed last season at La Liga club Girona FC and has been transferred from his parent club Manchester City to Borussia Dortmund.
Yan Couto, the 22-year-old Brazilian wing-back who impressed last season at La Liga revelation Girona FC, was signed from his parent club Manchester City.
Manchester City have sold defender Yan Couto to Borussia Dortmund, with the defender moving on an initial loan with an obligation to buy.
Borussia Dortmund has officially signed Yan Couto on a loan basis from Manchester City. The deal includes an option to buy for 25 million euros plus an additional five million euros in bonuses. Couto was previously loaned to Girona, where he had a successful season in La Liga.
Yan Couto is set to join Borussia Dortmund from Manchester City. The Brazilian defender, who never played an official match for Manchester City, will transfer for approximately 25 million euros, including bonuses. Couto spent the last two seasons on loan at Girona, where he became an important player.
Yan Couto joins Borussia Dortmund on loan. The player expressed his joy and excitement to join the club, describing it as a dream come true.
The Brazilian right-back Yan Couto has joined Borussia Dortmund from Manchester City. The ex-Girona player has received 'training permission' from Manchester City. However, legally, the transfer is not yet finalized. He will join the North Rhine-Westphalia club for the next five seasons, once final details are resolved.
Borussia Dortmund has expedited the arrival of Brazilian right-back Yan Couto from Manchester City. The German club announced on its social media that the former Girona player already has "training permission" from Manchester City, although the next transfer has not yet been legally finalized.
Yan Couto has signed with Borussia Dortmund on loan with an obligation to buy after spending two seasons at Girona in La Liga.
Borussia Dortmund has signed Brazilian right-back Yan Couto (22 years old) on loan from Manchester City until June 30, 2025. The agreement includes an option for a permanent transfer if certain performance criteria are met during the loan period.
Yan Couto joins Borussia Dortmund from Manchester City on a one-year loan. If certain sporting criteria are met during the loan period, all parties have agreed on a permanent transfer following the loan.
After the final legal details have been clarified, Borussia Dortmund has officially signed Yan Couto (22). The Brazilian full-back initially joins BVB on a loan basis from Manchester City until the end of the season. If "certain sporting criteria" are met, all parties have also agreed on a permanent transfer following the loan, the Bundesliga club announced on Saturday.
The transfer of Yan Couto to Borussia Dortmund is almost finalized. The 22-year-old full-back, with a training permit from Manchester City, is already participating in the morning training session in Bad Ragaz. Only a minor legal issue remains to be resolved. The deal is expected to be officially confirmed later today.
Yan Couto is joining Borussia Dortmund from Manchester City for 25 million euros, potentially rising to 30 million with bonuses. He is already training with Borussia Dortmund in Switzerland. He was previously on loan at Girona and played for SC Braga in the 2021/22 season.
Yan Couto (22) arrives at Zurich airport, received by Dortmund's integration officer Joel Kunz. The right-back joins from Manchester City for 25 million euros, signing a five-year contract. He was then taken directly to the training camp in Bad Ragaz, where he underwent a medical check. He will train with the team for the first time on Saturday.
Yan Couto has arrived at Borussia Dortmund's training camp in Switzerland on Friday. He is set to undergo a medical examination. If successful, his transfer will soon be officially completed. He will join Borussia Dortmund on a one-year loan with a mandatory purchase option.
Yan Couto, the 22-year-old right-back, is set to join Borussia Dortmund on a loan deal with an option to buy. A few details are yet to be finalized, but the transfer is well on its way.
Yan Couto, 22, who spent three seasons on loan at Girona, is set to join Borussia Dortmund. Manchester City initially wanted around 30 million, but the deal will close at 25 million, including add-ons. This week, he will travel to Dortmund for medical tests and to be at Nuri Sahin's disposal.
Yan Couto has left Girona on June 30 after his loan ended. Tottenham and Juventus have shown interest, but Borussia Dortmund is the most likely destination. There are reports of a pre-agreement with Borussia Dortmund confirmed by journalist Fabrizio Romano. The Brazilian has agreed to Borussia Dortmund's proposal, but an agreement with Manchester City is still pending.
Borussia Dortmund has shown strong interest in Yan Couto and has made a final offer of 20 million euros plus bonuses. However, Manchester City is firm on their asking price of 30 million euros.
Borussia Dortmund are in advanced talks to sign defender Yan Couto from Manchester City with a deal expected to be concluded in the coming days.
Yan Couto is on Borussia Dortmund's shopping list. The decision between him and Rayan Cherki has been made, but he will not be moving to Borussia Dortmund this time.
Borussia Dortmund is interested in signing Yan Couto, who is currently under contract with Manchester City and was recently on loan to Girona. BVB-Geschäftsführer Lars Ricken did not confirm the transfer but indicated that the club is actively looking for a player in this position.
Borussia Dortmund demonstrated interest in the right-back Yan Couto for the next season. According to Sky Sport, the German club will present a proposal between 20 and 25 million euros to Manchester City. Although he has a contract with Manchester City until 2026, Yan Couto is willing to move to German football. However, Dortmund will need to increase their offer as Manchester City is only willing to negotiate starting from 40 million euros.
Borussia Dortmund demonstrated interest in the right-back Yan Couto for the next season. According to Sky Sport, the German club will present a proposal between 20 and 25 million euros to Manchester City. Although he has a contract with Manchester City until 2026, Yan Couto is willing to move to German football. However, Dortmund will need to increase their offer as Manchester City is only willing to negotiate starting from 40 million euros.
Couto, who was recently loaned to Bologna, is a top candidate for Borussia Dortmund due to their higher sporting needs. Both parties are already in negotiations.
Borussia Dortmund has contacted Manchester City to discuss the conditions for Yan Couto's transfer. Dortmund is negotiating to lower the 40 million euro release clause to around 20-25 million euros.
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