Borussia Dortmund are reportedly keen on signing 22-year-old Manchester City full-back prospect Yan Couto this summer.
According to Sky Deutschland, Bundesliga outfit Borussia Dortmund have offered a concrete proposal to Manchester City for Yan Couto. The 22-year-old Brazilian right-back was on loan at Girona last season, and he was a key player for them. He could be a quality acquisition for Borussia Dortmund as well.
The young defender is reportedly valued at €30 million, and it remains to be seen whether Manchester City are prepared to sanction his departure. The report from Sky Germany claims that Manchester City are demanding a higher fee for the Brazilian, with Borussia Dortmund offering €20 million to land him.
The right-back will contribute at both ends of the pitch for the German club, and he could prove to be a superb acquisition. Yan Couto is young enough to improve further, and he could establish himself as one of the best full backs in German football.
Couto must leave Manchester City for good
The Brazilian international does not have a future at Manchester City, and he needs to join a club where he will play regularly. He will want to sort out his long-term future and focus on his football.
Another loan deal might not be an attractive prospect for Yan Couto, and he will hope to seal a permanent exit from Manchester City unless they can provide him with game-time assurances. The opportunity to join Dortmund will be quite exciting for the player. They reached the UEFA Champions League final last season and have a quality squad at their disposal.
Couto will hope to help them push for major trophies next season. The young prospect was a key player for Girona last season, and he managed to perform at a high level. The 22-year-old has shown that he is good enough to play for the biggest clubs, and the opportunity to join the German outfit will be quite exciting for him.
Regular football in the Bundesliga could accelerate his development and help him fulfil his tremendous potential. It remains to be seen whether Borussia Dortmund can get the deal done this summer, with their €20 million bid unlikely to be enough to land the €30 million-rated full-back.
