
A new update has surfaced regarding a Manchester City loanee.
Manchester City sent 13 players out on loan this summer, including Yan Couto, Claudio Echeverri, Maximo Perrone, Kalvin Phillips, Jadel Katongo, Kayky, Issa Kabore, Callum Doyle, Finley Burns, Luke Mbete, Kian Breckin, Tomas Galvez, and True Grant. The club is hoping that these players develop during their time away, with some potentially earning a place in the first team in the future, while others were loaned out due to a lack of space in the squad.
One standout case is Yan Couto, who joined Borussia Dortmund on a season-long loan with an obligation-to-buy clause worth £25 million (BBC Sport). The Brazilian full-back has started four out of six Bundesliga matches this season, continuing his impressive form from a previous loan at Girona. Couto is widely regarded as one of the most promising young full-backs, and his regular playing time at Dortmund highlights his potential.
Despite his strong performances in Spain last season, Pep Guardiola opted to stick with Rico Lewis and Kyle Walker as his primary right-backs, leaving Couto outside of City’s plans. Borussia Dortmund, however, has been quick to recognize his talent. According to Fabrizio Romano, the German club has already triggered the clause to make Couto’s move permanent.
This development is a win-win for both City and Couto. The Premier League champions will earn a substantial fee for a player who never made a competitive appearance for the club, while Couto is set to enjoy a permanent role at a top European side. For Dortmund, securing a rising talent like Couto this early into his loan spell is a major positive.
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