Brazilian wonderkid on Dortmund’s radar? BVB chief’s reaction says it all | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund is intensely focused on Brazilian top talent Kauã Prates. Statements from BVB boss Carsten Cramer and officials from Brazil are fueling hopes for an imminent transfer.

A possible transfer puzzle at Borussia Dortmund is taking further shape: The Brazilian top talent Kauã Prates apparently stands on the verge of a move to BVB. Both statements from Dortmund and clear words from Brazil are fueling speculation that the deal is now only a matter of time.

Particular attention was recently drawn by a live reaction from BVB managing director Carsten Cramer. During the “19:09 – the black and yellow talk” format by Ruhr Nachrichten, he was confronted with reports from Brazil suggesting that Prates is about to sign in Dortmund. Cramer avoided issuing a clear denial—in fact, quite the opposite. When asked, he initially responded evasively, but then clarified: “He is indeed a player we are dealing with. And I am pleased that this has been noticed in Brazil.”

Previously, he had already emphasized: “That says it all. Everything was in there: there was a subjunctive, there was a possibility. Let’s just leave it at that.” At the same time, information from South America is becoming more concrete. Several Brazilian media outlets consistently report that Borussia Dortmund and Cruzeiro Belo Horizonte have reached a basic agreement.

Transfer Coup: BVB on the Verge of Signing Kauã Prates

According to reports, the fixed transfer fee is set at seven million euros, supplemented by possible bonus payments of up to five million euros. The payment would be staggered, with an initial installment immediately and further tranches in the coming years. Prates is expected to receive a long-term contract until 2031.

The management of Cruzeiro has now also become particularly clear. Club manager Bruno Spindel spoke openly about the status of negotiations after a league match and left little doubt about the impending transfer. “With Kauã Prates, it is a negotiation that only depends on bureaucratic details. I expect it to be completed,” Spindel explained. He also already named a specific date for the transfer: “The player will move in August, on August 12, when he turns 18.”

The background: Prates is currently 17 years old, and a transfer to Europe is only possible once he reaches adulthood. BVB took a similar approach with Justin Lerma, who is also expected to move to Dortmund after his 18th birthday this summer.

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