Serie A as a way out? – Como keen on Yan Couto | OneFootball

When Borussia Dortmund initially paid a five-million-euro loan fee in the summer of 2024 and at the same time accepted an easy-to-trigger purchase obligation with the transfer fee set at 20 million euros, hopes were high that Yan Couto would occupy the right flank at a top level for years to come. Two largely disappointing years later, the Brazilian is now among the players Dortmund would not stand in the way of if a suitable offer came in.

Although almost consistently fit, Couto made only 19 appearances in the Bundesliga season that has just ended and was even named in the starting lineup only 11 times. The 24-year-old clearly lost the battle with Julian Ryerson for the right-back spot or right wing-back role and, looking ahead, does not really have much prospect of more playing time either.

That is why Couto’s departure this summer has been on the table for several weeks already, and he could now have an alternative in Italy, including the chance to play in the Champions League. According to Italian transfer insider Matteo Moretto, Como 1907, the surprise fourth-place finisher in last season’s Serie A, is looking into Couto. There have also reportedly already been initial contacts between the two sides.

BVB facing a loss on the deal

Dortmund are unlikely to recover the full 25 million euros paid to Manchester City, as the market value of the Brazil international, who has four senior caps, has dropped somewhat compared to his impressive spell on loan at Girona. Still, BVB may get the chance to close the book on the matter while limiting their losses.

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Because Couto still enjoys an excellent reputation in Spain from his time at Girona in particular, it cannot be ruled out that more interested clubs will emerge once word spreads that Dortmund are open to talks.

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