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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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