Fresh start in Italy: BVB loan Yan Couto to Como | OneFootball

Yan Couto will, for now, restart his career away from Borussia Dortmund. After a disappointing first season at BVB, the Brazilian wide player is joining Italian top-flight club Como 1907 on loan for the upcoming campaign.

The transfer offers both sides a chance for a fresh start. While Couto is expected to gain regular playing time in Serie A, Borussia Dortmund will create financial and squad flexibility for itself.

Como secure purchase option

According to consistent media reports, the loan agreement includes a purchase option worth between €20 million and €22 million. In addition, BVB are set to receive a loan fee of up to €3 million for the one-year deal.

Another important aspect from Dortmund’s perspective: Como will cover the 24-year-old’s full salary. That will save Borussia Dortmund around €5 million in wage costs.

Couto hopes for breakthrough

BVB only signed Yan Couto from Manchester City last year for a total fee of €25 million. Expectations for the attack-minded right wing-back were therefore correspondingly high.

So far, however, the Brazilian has not been able to live up to those hopes on the pitch. Couto failed to establish himself permanently in the starting XI or carve out a defined role in Dortmund’s play.

With the move to Italy, the 24-year-old is now hoping to rediscover his former strength. Como are banking on the qualities of the Brazil international and giving him the chance to prove himself again in Serie A.

For Borussia Dortmund, the loan is also an economically sensible solution. If Couto impresses in Italy and Como trigger the purchase option, the Bundesliga club could recoup a large part of its original investment. For the time being, however, a sporting fresh start is the main focus for both sides.

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