Deal just a formality? BVB set to sign Brazilian wonderkid | OneFootball

Is Borussia Dortmund soon to sign a new defensive jewel from Brazil? BVB has already reached an agreement with Kauã Prates, and now the transfer negotiations with Cruzeiro are underway.

Borussia Dortmund has made a significant step forward in their pursuit of Brazilian top talent Kauã Prates. According to consistent reports from Sky and BILD, there is now a verbal agreement between the Bundesliga club and the left-back, who sees his future in Dortmund. However, discussions with his club Cruzeiro Belo Horizonte are still ongoing – especially regarding the transfer fee, where there are still differing views.

The BVB has already made an initial offer of just under ten million euros for the 17-year-old, which the officials in Brazil rejected. BILD even goes so far as to call an agreement between the two clubs a "formality". Prates is under contract until the end of 2027, and a high release clause is also in place. Cruzeiro remains relaxed in the negotiations.

Sporting director Joaquim Pinto recently made the club's stance clear: "We are not in a hurry to sell, we are not looking to sell," the official stated, adding that they would only be open to talks "if the right offers at the right price come in."

Brazilian Jewel Kauã Prates on the Verge of Moving to BVB

Dortmund's interest is not without reason. On the left side of defense, the officials see a medium-term need, especially as the departure of talent Almugera Kabar looms. Prates is considered a modern full-back with a strong left foot, who can also be deployed in central defense – a profile that is highly appreciated at BVB.

Sportingly, the teenager already brings remarkable credentials. With the Brazilian U17 national team, he won the South American Championship in 2025, and despite his young age, he has already made 14 competitive appearances for Cruzeiro's first team.

While Dortmund's personnel planning for the upcoming season is in full swing, at least one hurdle seems to have been cleared: the player himself has clearly positioned himself – now it's up to the clubs to find common ground financially.

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