Kauã Prates de Almeida

In February 2026, reports confirmed a completed transfer from Cruzeiro to Borussia Dortmund for a total fee of €12 million, with the structure specified in some reports as a €7 million fixed fee plus €5 million in potential bonuses. Earlier, in January 2026, Dortmund was reported to have made several offers, including one for a total package of €13 million (€10 million fixed plus €3 million in bonuses) and an initial bid of just under €10 million. During the same month, an offer of approximately €4 million from Milan was reportedly rejected by Cruzeiro, who had set an asking price of €10 million. In December 2025, it was suggested Olympiacos was considering a €10 million bid. A release clause of €60 million was widely reported in late 2025. The player's Transfermarkt value was listed as €6 million in December 2025, up from €1 million in October 2025.

Our valuation is driven by the completed transfer of Kauã Prates de Almeida to Borussia Dortmund in February 2026. Multiple reputable sources confirmed the deal's structure, establishing a clear value based on a fixed fee and potential add-ons, culminating in a total package of €12 million.