FC Barcelona prepares a €30 million bid for a rising Borussia Dortmund star as the club aims to add more depth and quality.
The Catalan giants, leading La Liga but mindful of defensive depth issues behind Jules Koundé, view this former Girona loanee as the perfect deputy—affordable, proven in Spain, and thriving in the Bundesliga after his summer switch to Signal Iduna Park.
His explosive growth under Dortmund’s high-intensity system, combined with familiarity from 38 La Liga outings (including key contributions to Girona’s shock top-four finish), makes him an ideal rotation option without breaking the bank’s fair play constraints.
Deco, prioritizing cost-effective reinforcements amid stalled talks for pricier targets like Nico Schlotterbeck (€50m tag), sees the player’s trajectory as a low-risk coup, especially since Borussia Dortmund hesitate at €30m but could negotiate if Barcelona sweetens with add-ons or player swaps.
That rising star is Yan Couto, the 23-year-old Brazilian full-back whose seamless transition from Girona to Borussia Dortmund has yielded consistent starts, dazzling overlaps, and defensive solidity in a campaign that’s elevated his market value beyond initial expectations, as reported by Fichajes.
Loaned from City Football Group before Dortmund’s permanent €30m capture, Couto’s technical prowess, pace, and crossing ability align perfectly with Flick’s fluid right-flank demands, offering competition and cover where Eric García’s utility role falls short.
Dortmund’s reluctance stems from its integration into their title-chasing machine, but Barcelona’s proactive scouting—tracking every Bundesliga minute—positions them ahead of rivals sniffing around the South American gem.
Financially prudent at €30m upfront (potentially rising with bonuses), the deal hinges on Dortmund’s ambitions versus Couto’s reported openness to a La Liga return, where he first exploded onto Europe’s radar.
As Barcelona plots European dominance, this calculated strike could secure the right-back balance for years.
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