According to media reports, U21 international Armel Bella-Kotchap (20) from VFL Bochum is about to move to the Premiere League. His club would set a new record for the transfer fee.

Contract until 2026: According to a report by “Bild”, Armel Bella-Kotchap (20) from VFL Bochum is about to move to Southampton FC. There is a contract until 2026 in prospect. His new coach Ralph Hasenhüttl (54) also comes from the Bundesliga.

Short, compact, clear

record transfer? The transfer fee has not yet been determined. However, the player’s market value is currently €10 million. That would be the highest sum that VFL Bochum would have ever earned by selling a player.

No regular place: The past season was not satisfactory for the tall defender (1.90 meters): He was only 20 times in the starting XI, towards the end of the season Bella-Kotchap was only on the bench.