Manchester City defender Yan Couto is reportedly closing in on a summer move to Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund.
According to a report by German publication BILD, Brazilian defensive prospect Yan Couto is now close to moving to the Bundesliga after a successful loan spell with Girona last year. However, Borussia Dortmund are slightly apart on Manchester United’s valuation
The Brazilian full-back impressed in La Liga last season, and it is no surprise that Borussia Dortmund are keen on signing him in the summer transfer window. The Bundesliga outfit needed to add more quality and depth to their defensive unit, and Couto should prove to be a useful acquisition. He was unlikely to get regular game time at Manchester City.
So, the decision to leave the Premier League champions is a wise one. The 22-year-old Brazilian should look to focus on his development and improve with coaching and experience. He will have plenty of opportunities to join top clubs in the near future as well if he manages to fulfil his potential in Germany.
Couto would be a quality addition
Couto will help Dortmund tighten up defensively, and he is quite good going forward as well. He could add a new dimension to the Borussia Dortmund attack as well. Meanwhile, the defender is valued at €30 million, and it remains to be seen whether Borussia Dortmund decide to pay up, considering they recently offered around €25 million for him.
The 22-year-old Brazilian certainly has the ability to justify the investment in the coming seasons. Meanwhile, Manchester City will be hoping to use the proceeds from his departure to improve their squad this summer. They need to add more quality and depth to the squad.
The defending Premier League champions will be hoping to win major trophies in the upcoming campaign as well, and they need to keep improving their squad in order to stay in touch with the European elite. As for Couto, he will look to focus on his football now after sorting out his permanent future, and it remains to be seen whether he can fulfil his tremendous potential in the coming seasons.
Borussia Dortmnd are a big club, and they will be hoping to push for the league title and domestic trophies next season. They managed to reach the final of the UEFA Champions League last season.
