Como completes transfer for Yan Couto from Borussia Dortmund

Como has signed a loan deal for Yan Couto, a 2002‑born Brazilian right‑winger, from Borussia Dortmund, with a purchase option set at €20 million. The move, announced on the night of July 7 2026, gives the club a young talent to boost its attacking line while it chases a top‑four finish in Serie A.

How did the negotiation start?

After a brief pause, talks resumed late in the evening thanks to Gianluca Di Marzio, who confirmed the reopening of negotiations. Dortmund, convinced the youngster can develop in Italy, accepted a loan with an option to buy. The €20 million clause secures Como’s ability to lock the price if the player performs well.

Why is Couto key for Como’s project?

The club currently sits fourth in Serie A with 71 points (20 wins, 11 draws, 7 losses), having scored 65 goals and conceded 29, a +36 goal difference. Couto adds pace and dribbling on the right flank, qualities the coach is seeking to keep the offensive momentum. With a recent form of WWWDW and a five‑game winning streak, the manager wants to use the youngster’s freshness to cement the European spot.

What can we expect in the coming months?

Couto will be available for the next league match, scheduled against Juventus on July 13. If the team maintains its average of 1.71 goals per game (65 in 38), the new winger could add another three‑four goals in the second half of the season. The purchase option will be reviewed at season’s end, considering his impact on holding fourth place, 16 points behind leaders Inter.

Current club context

The latest result, Cremonese 1‑4 Como (May 24 2026), confirmed the side’s attacking strength. With a form of WWWDW, the club is on an upward trajectory and aims to lock in a European berth. Couto’s arrival is therefore a crucial piece to sustain the positive run.