Couto off to Como? BVB set asking price | OneFootball

After two difficult years at Borussia Dortmund, Yan Couto could be facing a fresh start. Italian Champions League side Como are interested, but BVB have clear demands on the transfer fee.

Is Borussia Dortmund heading for another summer departure? As Ruhr Nachrichten confirms, Italian Champions League participants Como are looking at Yan Couto. The Serie A club is said to be closely monitoring the Brazilian’s situation and has already made initial contact with the player’s camp.

So far, Couto’s time in Dortmund has not gone as hoped. After BVB signed the full-back on a permanent deal following a loan spell, he was unable to establish himself as a regular starter. Instead, Julian Ryerson cemented his place on the right flank, while Couto increasingly had to settle for a backup role.

The numbers underline that development: in 2026, the 24-year-old made just three Bundesliga starts. Overall, he played only a minor role last season and was unable to decisively win the battle for a place. Now, a new opportunity could open up in Italy. Como were one of the surprises of last season, finishing fourth in Serie A and thereby qualifying for the Champions League.

BVB reportedly want 25 million euros for Yan Couto

However, any potential transfer would come at a price. According to information from Ruhr Nachrichten, Dortmund would not fundamentally stand in the way of a sale, but they would expect an offer of around 25 million euros. That would put their asking price roughly in line with the amount the Bundesliga club once invested in Couto.

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What also complicates matters is that the Brazilian is still tied to BVB on a long-term contract until 2030. In addition, his salary is said to be among the higher ones in Dortmund’s squad. For potential interested clubs, therefore, not only the transfer fee but also the financial terms of a contract would be an important factor.

Whether Como’s interest will actually lead to concrete negotiations remains to be seen. What is clear, however, is that the right-back’s prospects in Dortmund have worsened significantly of late. A move this summer therefore seems far from out of the question.

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