According to Ruhr Nachrichten, Borussia Dortmund have secured a share of any future transfer fee for loanee Yan Couto. Como 1907 also have an option to buy him this summer.
BVB officials are closely monitoring the 24-year-old's situation in Serie A. They secured the clause while negotiating a potential permanent move with the Italian club.
Although Cesc Fabregas's club can sign the right-back permanently at the end of the season for between €20 million and €22 million, BVB would receive a further payment if Como later sold him, according to the report. It does not disclose the percentage.
According to WAZ, Como have already told Dortmund they are very satisfied with the Brazilian's performances so far, making it likely they will exercise the option at the end of the season.
Dortmund have welcomed the full-back's improvement on the pitch. Following the 2-1 win over Real Betis in the Champions League, sporting director Ole Book spoke about Couto: "Of course, we're keeping an eye on him too, watching the matches and pleased with his development. The style of play suits him very well, and that's why he's thriving there."
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Asked about a possible return or a permanent stay in Italy, Book replied: "It's certainly too early to say, but we're pleased that he's playing well."
For Couto, Como offers a fresh start on the pitch after he failed to make a breakthrough at Dortmund. In summer 2025, Borussia paid Manchester City around €25 million to sign the defender permanently following a previous loan.
Last season, he could not displace Julian Ryerson at right-back. Couto played just 1,501 minutes across 27 competitive appearances for BVB, scoring three goals and setting up three more.
To give the Brazilian regular playing time again, the clubs agreed a loan deal in the summer until the end of the season. Under Fabregas, Couto immediately established himself as a regular starter and has already played more than 1,000 minutes in 14 competitive matches, providing two assists.
If Como exercise the option to buy, Borussia Dortmund would recoup most of what they paid Man City. The reported sell-on clause could ultimately leave them with a financial profit.