Yan Couto closing in on Borussia Dortmund exit - replacement already at the club

After an earlier deal collapsed, Borussia Dortmund and Como have reportedly revived negotiations over Yan Couto, with the transfer now said to be in its final stages.

Yan Couto for Dortmund.

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Yan Couto is on the verge of leaving Borussia Dortmund after the Bundesliga club reached a basic agreement with Serie A outfit Como over a loan deal, according to reports from Fabrizio Romano. The two clubs are now working to finalize the purchase option that will be included in the agreement.

The Brazilian right-back had already looked set to join Como earlier this summer, but negotiations broke down over the financial details. Talks have since resumed, with transfer experts Fabrizio Romano and Matteo Moretto reporting that the clubs have now made a significant breakthrough.

Couto initially joined Dortmund on loan from Manchester City in 2024 before the Bundesliga side triggered their obligation to buy him permanently for a reported €25 million a year later. However, the 24-year-old struggled to establish himself at Signal Iduna Park, starting just 13 competitive matches across his two seasons at the club as Julian Ryerson cemented his place as first-choice right-back.

According to the report, Dortmund already have an internal replacement lined up. Head coach Niko Kovač is said to be planning with Maximilian Beier as a permanent option at right wing-back, meaning the club is unlikely to enter the market for another specialist right-back if Couto completes his move to Como.