The 22-year-old Brazilian star has declined Tottenham’s offer to join.

Defender Yan Couto of Manchester City is anticipated to sign a summer contract with Bundesliga team Borussia Dortmund.

Spurs were also interested in signing the 22-year-old Brazilian defender, according to a SportBILD report. The South American, however, has opted to become a member of the German club.

The Brazilian right back may have been a good addition for Tottenham, and Manchester City is anticipated to pay about €25 million for him. Emerson Royal is slated to leave the North London club this summer, so they will need to find a capable replacement.

At the moment, Pedro Porro is the team’s first-choice right back. He and Couto would have fought for the starting position, which would have improved the Spurs team dynamic.

The 22-year-old will attempt to further his development in the interim by playing regular football in Germany. Last year, he enjoyed a standout season while on loan at Girona in Spain. Leading teams have taken notice of his performances, so it is hardly surprising that Tottenham is eager to sign him.

Is there another Yan Couto that Tottenham can use?

In the upcoming weeks, it will be intriguing to see if Tottenham decides to pursue other targets. If they want to be serious about qualifying for the Champions League the next season and winning many of domestic championships, they will need to add enough depth and quality to the roster. They have a manager that exudes charisma and a group of skilled players. If they hope to achieve better success in the next campaign, they will need to add more talent.

Regarding the Brazilian defender, Couto intends to make a name for himself in the Bundesliga by becoming an important member of Dortmund. He has the ability to grow into a strong right back, and if he keeps up his impressive play, he might wind up signing with a major league team.