☑️ Borussia Dortmund confirm signing of Brazilian wonderkid | OneFootball

Now it's official!

Kauã Prattes has been announced as a new addition to Borussia Dortmund, with a contract until 2031.

The 17-year-old left-back will stay at Cruzeiro until he turns 18 and will transfer to Dortmund in the second half of the year, for the start of the 2026/27 season.

According to BVB's sporting director, Sebastian Kehl, the club is excited to welcome the Brazilian gem next season.

"We are very happy to have managed to sign Kaua. He is a very talented player, with a very flexible profile and can occupy various positions in defense in different systems. With his strength in duels, his robustness, and his mentality, he will certainly enrich our team next season."

According to journalists Florian Plettenberg and Fabrizio Romano, the deal is around 7 million euros fixed, plus 5 million in bonuses.

Kauã Prattes made his debut for Cruzeiro's professional team in May 2025, at the age of 16.

Since then, the left-back has played in 17 official matches for the main team.

With the Brazilian under-17 national team, the young academy player won the South American Under-17 Championship last year.

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