BVB’s new signing Kaua Prates in interview: “Made the right decision” | OneFootball

He hasn't spent a single minute on the field for Borussia Dortmund yet. But the anticipation for Kaua Prates' arrival is already huge. At BVB, they have high hopes for the 17-year-old Brazilian.

Currently, the left-back is still playing in his homeland for Cruzeiro Belo Horizonte. He can only move to Germany once he turns 18 on August 12, 2026. The Black and Yellows value the services of this exceptional talent at 12 million euros, including bonus payments.

Kaua Prates has signed with BVB until 2031. He has already made initial contacts with his future teammates, he reveals in a conversation with BILD. “I briefly spoke with some teammates, including Yan Couto,” reports the U17 national player. “Everyone has welcomed me greatly. Having a Brazilian teammate will greatly help me with the adjustment,” he looks forward to the support from Yan Couto (23). An initial assessment is positive: “After my visit, I feel like I made the right decision.”

Newcomer is already learning German and English

To ease the adjustment, the young Brazilian is not embarking on the long journey alone. “When the transfer became concrete, I mentally prepared myself for this change. Moving to another country and culture is never easy,” he suspects. Therefore, his family accompanies him. “They are the most important people to me and were part of the entire process,” emphasizes Kaua Prates. “I know I will have the support of the fans, but being close to my family and my team is equally important to ensure everything goes as smoothly as possible.”

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Initially, an interpreter will accompany him. But the 17-year-old doesn't want to rely solely on the help of a translator. “Like any player with big dreams, I started learning other languages early on,” reports the Brazilian jewel and adds: “You pick up a lot from a young age, but recently I have specifically taken English and German lessons. I will continue to work intensively on this to reach a high level in this area as well – especially with an eye on my official presentation in August.”

Kaua Prates has set several goals for his time at BVB: “My main goal is to help the club continue to be among the best teams in Europe and to compete for every title.”

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