Dortmund eye financial gains from Couto's potential move to Como

Borussia Dortmund looks set to secure additional financial gains from Yan Couto, as Italian club Como nears a permanent deal for the right-back, with the German club retaining the right to receive a percentage of any future sale of the player.

Como have the option to buy Yan Couto's contract, who is 24 years old, for a fee ranging between £17 million and £19 million next summer, after their officials expressed complete satisfaction with the levels the player has shown since joining the team on loan, making the activation of the purchase clause likely.

Borussia Dortmund signed Yan Couto from Manchester City in 2025 for around £21 million, but he was unable to secure a regular spot in the team's lineup due to competition with Julian Ryerson, leading him to seek a new experience in Serie A.

The Brazilian full-back has found more opportunities to play under manager Cesc Fàbregas, having surpassed 1,000 minutes of play during 14 matches, and provided two assists, which has reinforced Como's officials' belief in the value of retaining his services.

Borussia Dortmund's sporting director, Ole Bok, commented on the player's performance with his Italian team, saying: "The style of play there suits him perfectly, and that's why he is excelling with them."