Curious FIFA rule: BVB new signing can't train yet | OneFootball

After his move to Borussia Dortmund, Kaua Prates will have to wait a little longer for his first training sessions. BVB is now working on a special permit.

Borussia Dortmund will initially need to be patient with summer signing Kaua Prates. Although the transfer of the Brazilian left-back has been set for months, the 17-year-old is currently unable to take part in either head coach Niko Kovac’s team training sessions or friendly matches.

The reason is a FIFA rule stating that the Brazilian’s transfer can only be officially completed on his 18th birthday on August 12. Since BVB will not begin its competitive season until the Super Cup against Bayern Munich on August 22, this does not initially affect official matches.

However, Borussia Dortmund wants to integrate the talented full-back into the team as early as possible. According to BILD, the Bundesliga club is therefore in contact with Prates’ current club Cruzeiro in order to obtain guest player permission. This would allow the new signing to take part in training and friendly matches before his 18th birthday. The report also states that talks between the two clubs have so far gone smoothly.

BVB has high hopes for Kaua Prates

Even if the special permit is granted in time, Prates is unlikely to be fully fit for the start of training on July 14. The left-back is currently still recovering from a thigh injury. Nevertheless, Dortmund’s officials want to involve him in the routine from the very beginning so that he can get to know his new teammates and the club as quickly as possible.

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BVB is convinced of the Brazilian’s qualities and paid around 12 million euros to sign him. Prates signed a contract in Dortmund until 2031 and is regarded as one of the biggest defensive talents in his home country. He has already won the South American Championship with Brazil’s U17 team and made his first appearances in professional football at the age of 16.

His start in Germany is also set to be made easier off the pitch. Back in February, Prates said in an interview with BILD: “I’m coming with my family — they are the most important people to me and were part of the entire process.” He also emphasized: “That will make settling in easier. I know I will have the support of the fans, but being close to my family and my team is just as important so that everything goes as smoothly as possible.”

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