A professional explains adjustment problems
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This article was first published on October 10 at 1:15 p.m. and was later updated to include Yan Couto’s statements.
Yan Couto’s permanent transfer clause from Manchester City to Borussia Dortmund has apparently taken effect. This is unanimously reported by British media such as the “Daily Mail” and “Sky Sports” as well as transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano. As a result, up to €30 million is now due for the 22-year-old right-back, who has so far played seven times for BVB for a total of 331 minutes.
As part of the loan agreement, the Black and Yellows announced this summer: « In the event that certain sporting criteria are met in the coming season, all parties have also agreed on a change permanent after the loan period. » This equates to The transfer fee for the four-time Brazilian international stands at 25 million euros, matching the market value, which would make him the second most expensive right-back in Bundesliga history. To this sum should be added an additional 5 million euros in bonuses. Rental fees of 4 million euros were due.
According to the “Ruhr Nachrichten”, only 20 million euros would initially be due, and not the 30 million euros that England is talking about. Additionally, there could be other bonus payouts in the single-digit million range.
BVB will then pay a transfer fee of at least 25 million euros for the 18th time, just as expensive as Andriy Yarmolenko in 2017, Julian Brandt in 2019 and Emre Can in 2020.
Yan Couto wants to leave a lasting impression at BVB
Updated at 6:50 p.m.: Meanwhile, Couto is determined to leave a lasting impression at Borussia. “There are a lot of Brazilians who have played here. I think ten or eleven o’clock. I’m part of it. Well, I also want to become a legend here, » the professional said on « Sky. » « I will do everything for that. » In total – including Couto – 13 Brazilians played for the black and yellow team. Dedê has played by far the most games (398), followed by Evanilson (170) and Ewerthon (154).
Couto was currently struggling with adaptation issues in the Bundesliga. “There are just a lot of new puzzle pieces to the team that don’t come together overnight,” Couto said. “I’m one of them too. We don’t have the perfect connection at the moment. So we have to practice, train and improve every day. Unfortunately, I don’t yet know my colleagues’ itineraries very well and I don’t know their style exactly yet.