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Far too little performance for that exorbitant transfer fee! A BVB player is well on the way to becoming a transfer flop | Goal.com UK
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Far too little performance for that exorbitant transfer fee! A BVB player is well on the way to becoming a transfer flop | Goal.com UK

  • Couto’s 2026 season improved but remains below the €25 million transfer expectation amid Dortmund's right-back competition.
  • Couto finished the season with six goal contributions, but most came early in the campaign.
  • Julian Ryerson’s higher assists tally limited Couto’s goal contributions this season.
  • Kovac praised Couto's development but benched him for stretches during 2026.
  • Couto's playing time inconsistently supported his development, with 27 starts in 72 games.
  • The article notes Couto’s late-season signature moment helped secure a 2-0 win in Bremen.
  • Couto's 2026 struggle is framed within Dortmund's broader transfer expectations and market pressure.
  • Couto's development includes improved crosses and more physical play, yet productivity remains a concern for his transfer value.
  • Market context: the transfer fee labeled Couto a potential 'transfer flop' despite some positives.
  • Couto’s future could hinge on opportunities next season with Ryerson likely starting.
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"It's painful for him": A BVB professional is having a disastrous 2026 | Goal.com UK
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sports17h ago

"It's painful for him": A BVB professional is having a disastrous 2026 | Goal.com UK

  • Couto faced limited playing time in 2026, starting only four times and accumulating few minutes.
  • Yan Couto’s performance recovery early in the season contrasted with a later plunge in opportunities.
  • Ryerson's standout season limited Couto’s chances on the right flank, affecting Couto’s role at Dortmund.
  • Kovac praised Couto’s development while still benching him frequently, signaling a paradox in his usage.
  • Couto’s 2026 season was marked by a drop in minutes, despite a 500% improvement in goal contributions early in the season.
  • Kovac’s rotation pattern saw Couto benched 27 times in competitive matches under his tenure at BVB.
  • Couto’s pre-2026 form suggested potential, with better crosses and more decisive duels counted in the first half of the season.
  • The report notes Couto’s adjustment challenges when moving to Germany, citing climate and culture as factors.
  • The article frames Couto as potentially facing a departure as Ryerson occupies the right-back spot next season.
  • Ruhr Nachrichten previously reported Couto's uncertain future regarding his Dortmund tenure.
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