Several reports: Bella-Kotchap set for move to Hoffenheim
According to multiple reports, Hoffenheim are set to sign Southampton's Armel Bella-Kotchap.
TSG Hoffenheim have reached a full agreement to sign Armel Bella-Kotchap from Southampton FC, according to Sky Germany and Fabrizio Romano.
Sky Germany reports that a medical has been booked for Tuesday, with the centre-back set to sign a contract until 2028 and Hoffenheim paying €15 million including bonuses to sign him.
Bella-Kotchap is in line to become a regular starter in Hoffenheim's back three, along with Oumar Solet, who is set to arrive from RB Salzburg.
The 22-year-old, who has made two appearances for Germany, left VfL Bochum to join Southampton in 2022 for a reported fee of €11 million. He spent last season on loan at PSV.