Manchester City look set to make a neat profit on Brazilian wide-player Yan Couto, after he showed the upside of his talent for Girona last season. The 22-year-old cost them €6m from Curitiba four years ago, and now will likely improve their investment by at least four times.
Couto has agreed personal terms with Borussia Dortmund, according to information provided by Fabrizio Romano, and City are nearing an agreement with the Schwarzgelben too. The total package will be under €30m, but at least €25m will be a fixed fee, with several more coming in variables.
🚨🟡⚫️ Borussia Dortmund are closing in on Yan Couto deal!
Package will be under €30m, expected to be €25m with add-ons included.
Couto has already accepted contract proposal, he wants BVB and he’s ready to travel.
Final details to be sorted with Man City… then, here we go. pic.twitter.com/xJSxWjuT7E
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 27, 2024
Capped internationally by the Selecao, Couto played a starring role in La Liga last season. Playing mostly at right-back for Girona, he provided 12 assists and three goals over the course of the season, and no doubt they would have been more than happy to retain him. They could come up against Couto in the Champions League this coming campaign.
