Official: Como sign Couto from Borussia Dortmund for 2026-27
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Como have officially completed the signing of Brazilian right-back Couto from Borussia Dortmund ahead of the 2026-27 season.
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Attributed to original sourceComo have officially announced their signing of Brazilian wing-back Yan Couto on loan from Borussia Dortmund for the 2026-27 season.
Official: Como sign Couto on loan with option to buy from Dortmund Recent reports indicate that Como will pay a fee of €2m to sign Couto on loan for the season and that the deal also includes an option to buy for a further €20m. The 24-year-old cost Dortmund €30m when his loan move from Manchester City was made permanent in 2024.
“I’m very happy to be here, I really like the team’s style of play and its philosophy, and I hope I can help the team improve even more. I believe this is an important step in my career, and I can’t wait to get started,” Couto said in a statement on the club website.
Como head coach Cesc Fabregas added: “ “Yan is a brave and technically strong player who gives us different options on the right side. He likes to play forward, has great energy and fits well with the way we want to play. He is still young, but already has important experience, and we believe he can continue to grow with us.”
CREMONA, ITALY – MAY 24: Cesc Fabregas coach of Como 1907 reacts during the Serie A match between US Cremonese and Como 1907 at Stadio Giovanni Zini on May 24, 2026 in Cremona, Italy. (Photo by Marco M. Mantovani/Getty Images) Couto becomes Como’s fourth new signing of the summer transfer window, following the earlier arrivals of Kaiki, Mattia Liberali, Luis Milla, and Andres Cuenca.
Couto has 40 Bundesliga appearances to his name plus a further 15 in the Champions League from his last two seasons with Borussia Dortmund. He also has four caps to his name with the Brazil national team, all of which came during the 2023-24 season.
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What happened
Como have announced the permanent signing of Yan Couto from Borussia Dortmund. The Brazilian right-back, who had loan spells at Girona and previously featured for Manchester City, moves to the Serie A side on a permanent deal for the 2026-27 campaign. This represents another significant addition for Como, who have been building an ambitious project under their ownership. The transfer is confirmed as official.
Chance analysis
Como securing a player of Couto's profile on a permanent deal from a Champions League club like Dortmund signals continued investment and ambition. The Brazilian right-back brings top-level European experience, having played in La Liga and the Bundesliga. This strengthens Como's defensive options ahead of their 2026-27 Serie A campaign and reflects the club's strategy of recruiting high-profile talent.
Como gain a Champions League-experienced right-back, improving squad quality; Dortmund lose a squad player with recouped value.
Como's defensive depth improves with Couto's addition for 2026-27, which may affect their season-long Serie A projections.