Borussia Dortmund have formally accomplished the signing of Kauã Prates, with the Brazilian left-back placing pen to paper on a contract working till June 2031.
The deal has been confirmed by Fabrizio Romano by way of his official X deal with. Prates was pictured alongside sporting director Sebastian Kehl, managing director Lars Ricken and middleman Andrea Pellegatti from Epic Sports activities throughout the signing.
Romano posted:
Kaua Prates has formally signed in as a Borussia Dortmund participant, deal confirmed. Right here with Sebastian Kehl, Lars Ricken and the middleman Andrea Pellegatti from Epic Sports activities. Contract till June 2031.
Softfootball beforehand reported that Dortmund have been anticipated to finalise the switch following the completion of formalities.
The 17-year-old is considered as a long-term funding at left-back because the Bundesliga facet look to strengthen the place after inconsistent performances from Ramy Bensebaini, who misplaced his beginning spot to Daniel Svensson.
Prates will stay underneath contract with Cruzeiro Esporte Clube for the rest of the 2025/26 marketing campaign earlier than formally becoming a member of Dortmund in the summertime of 2026.
Elsewhere, San Diego FC have signed 18-year-old winger Bryan Zamblé to his first skilled contract and can combine him instantly into the primary staff.
The deal is assured by way of 2026, with membership choices working from 2029 to 2030, and the participant will occupy an Worldwide Roster Slot.
