Manchester City ‘pip Arsenal to the signing of Brazilian starlet Yan Couto as they agree £5m deal for “the new Dani Alves”‘
- The full-back, 17, has been labelled ‘the new Dani Alves’ by the Spanish press
- Coritiba will not earn a percentage of his future transfer fee if the deal happens
- Yan Couto is one the most highly-regarded talents in Brazil’s youth setup
- Couto starred for his country in the Under-17 World Cup last year which they won
Manchester City are close to signing Coritiba defender Yan Couto for £5million according to Gazeta do Povo.
The full-back, 17, has been labelled ‘the new Dani Alves’ and is likely to join the Premier League when he turns 18 in the summer.
Coritiba, who playing in the Brazilian league, will not earn a percentage of his future transfer fee but could pocket an extra £5m in performance bonuses.
Manchester City are close to signing Coritiba defender Yan Couto (right) for £5million
Couto has been compared to the legendary Brazilian right back Dani Alves (pictured)
Couto is one the most highly-regarded talents in Brazil’s youth setup and reports earlier this month stated that Arsenal had identified him as a long-term replacement for Hector Bellerin.
Couto starred for his country in the Under-17 World Cup last year, a tournament which Brazil won on home soil.
When news emerged of Barcelona’s interest in Couto earlier in January, Spanish outlet Sport said the 17-year-old has been labelled the ‘new Dani Alves’ and has been compared to the legendary right back.
Alves, of course, had a major role in the all-conquering Barcelona side that was managed by the now-City boss Pep Guardiola.
German side Bayer Leverkusen also held an interest in the teenager Couto.
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