Borussia Dortmund sign Yan Couto on initial loan deal from Manchester City

Borussia Dortmund have completed the signing of Yan Couto, with the talented right-back joining from Manchester City on an initial loan deal.

Yan Couto becomes Borussia Dortmund's fourth signing of the summer transfer window. He arrives on an initial one-year loan deal, and it includes an obligation to make the signing permanent at the end of the season if certain parameters and criteria are met.

Yan Couto: Borussia Dortmund move a dream come true

The Black and Yellows were keen to bolster their full-back ranks this summer. And in Couto, they have signed one of the most highly rated young right-backs in the world. The 22 year old played a crucial role in Girona's qualification for the UEFA Champions League on loan last season, and now is determined to make a similar impact at Borussia Dortmund.

"This is a dream come true for me. Borussia Dortmund is a special club. Every child in Brazil knows about the stature of this club and is fascinated by the Yellow Wall. I can hardly wait to wear the BVB jersey for the first time and experience the energy and emotion in this great stadium," Couto said.

Couto becomes the fourth young player to leave Manchester City and join Borussia Dortmund in recent years. He will hope to follow in the footsteps of the likes of Jadon Sancho and Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, and make his mark in the BVB first-team.

Borussia Dortmund now have two right-backs in their ranks in Yan Couto and Julian Ryerson. While the latter's strengths lie in his defending, the former has a very attack-minded style of play.