Leaving Manchester City, transfer completed

Jan Couto leaves Manchester City for Dortmund.

Fabrizio Romano, an expert in the European soccer transfer market, said on his SNS account on Thursday (Korea time), “Cuto is heading to Dortmund. An oral agreement has been reached. The transfer fee will be around 25 million euros including options. Cuto has agreed on a long-term contract. He seems to have a medical test this week.” He also did not forget his signature comment “Here We Go” used when his transfer is confirmed.

Couto is a Brazilian fullback. He has a small physique measuring 168 centimeters in height, but uses his physical conditions to display influence in aspects based on his fast speed. He mainly shows offensives by utilizing technical dribbles, and is an appropriate resource for modern soccer tactics.

After growing up in his country’s league, he joined Manchester City in July 2020. However, he failed to establish himself in the first team and immediately left for Girona on loan. During the loan, he played in 30 matches, including the Cup, scoring 2 goals and 5 assists.

Couto came back to Manchester City ahead of the 2021-22 season. Couto was on the waiting list for the Community Shield, but failed to play. Afterwards, he went on loan once again, and this time he left for Braga, Portugal. He also played as a main player here. In 42 matches including the Cup, Couto showed good performance by scoring one goal and posting four assists. He also played in nine matches at the UEFA Europa League, expanding his experience on the big stage.안전놀이터

He also left for Girona on loan in the 2022-23 season. His loan spell was two years, during which he has become a key player for Girona. In the 2023-24 season, he led Girona to a sensation, scoring one goal and 10 assists in 34 games in the league alone.

Later, he returned to Manchester City, but Pep Guardiola’s plan did not include him. Eventually, he immediately pushed for a transfer and negotiated with Dortmund. The agreement with the player had already been finalized on the 16th. Patrick Berger, a reporter for Germany’s Sky, said at the time, “According to Sky Information, Dortmund reached a principle agreement with Couto. The transfer to Dortmund is likely to be completed because he and Manchester City have only one year left on their contract.” Since then, further negotiations have been conducted, and the transfer has been made with rapid progress.