Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola defended his comments about his long tenure at the club but admitted he is closer to leaving than staying (1:07).
Yan Couto is expected to complete his move from Manchester City to Borussia Dortmund this week, he told ESPN.
The defender is expected to travel to Germany on Thursday before joining the Bundesliga on an initial loan deal. There is also a legal responsibility to make the measure permanent incorporated into the agreement for a payment of 30 million euros ($32. 4 million).
Couto signed with City in 2020 but has had a competitive appearance with the club. The 22-year-old was inspired on loan at Girona last season, playing 34 times in La Liga as the Spanish side qualified for the Champions League.
He has been capped 4 times for Brazil after making his debut in 2023.
Meanwhile, City are expected to unveil new signing Sávio at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. The 20-year-old winger, Couto’s teammate at Girona last season, is the only addition to Pep Guardiola’s squad this summer.
The club is open to offers for midfielder Kalvin Phillips, who spent the second part of last season on loan at West Ham.
Phillips played a pivotal role in City’s pre-season trip to the United States, being the centre-back in the 2-2 draw against Barcelona in Orlando on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, Barcelona have reached an agreement to re-sign full-back João Cancelo. The 30-year-old does not meet City’s wishes and has benefited from loans at Barcelona and Bayern Munich.