Goal.com
LiveTickets
+18 or +21, depending on state | Commercial Content | T&C's Apply | Play Responsibly | Publishing Principles
Presented byModeloDrink responsibly. Modelo Especial® Beer. Imported by Crown Imports, Chicago, IL For 21+
Yan-CoutoGettyImages
Ritabrata Banerjee

Forgotten Man City man joins Borussia Dortmund for €30m despite never making appearance for Pep Guardiola's side

Manchester City
Borussia Dortmund
Transfers
Y. Couto
Premier League
Bundesliga

Manchester City have sold defender Yan Couto to Borussia Dortmund, with the defender moving on an initial loan with an obligation to buy.

Article continues below

Article continues below

Article continues below

  • Man City sell defender to Dortmund
  • Brazilian full-back never played for the Premier League side
  • Leaves on initial loan deal with obligation to buy

  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    The Brazilian full-back joined the Cityzens from Coritiba in 2020 on a five-year deal but never made a single appearance for the club. He spent the last four seasons out on loan, out of which three years were with City Group-owned La Liga side Girona, and has now completed a switch to Germany.

    • Advertisement

  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Now, Dortmund have confirmed that the English champions have agreed to let the player leave on an initial loan with an obligation to buy him for a fee of €30 million (£25.3m/$32.6m) next summer. Couto was an integral part of Girona's historic 2023-24 campaign where they finished third in La Liga. He appeared in 34 league games last season where he scored once and provided 10 assists.

  • DID YOU KNOW?

    The reigning English champions could also see two of their star players Ederson and Kevin De Bruyne leave the club this summer amid interest from Saudi Pro League teams.

    • ENJOYED THIS STORY?

    Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reporting

  • Pep Guardiola Manchester City 2023-24Getty Images

    WHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESTER CITY?

    Pep Guardiola's side will play their final pre-season friendly in the United States against Chelsea on Saturday before they face Manchester United in the Community Shield on August 10.