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Kodai Sano Transfer from NEC to TSG Hoffenheim
Kodai Sano confirms he was going to join TSG Hoffenheim and had an agreement with the club, but the transfer did not happen. Trainer Dick Schreuder states that NEC was cooperative with Hoffenheim and that the price was good, but the transfer did not proceed at the last moment.
Kodai Sano confirms he was going to join TSG Hoffenheim and had an agreement with the club, but the transfer did not happen. Trainer Dick Schreuder states that NEC was cooperative with Hoffenheim and that the price was good, but the transfer did not proceed at the last moment.
A transfer of Kodai Sano to TSG Hoffenheim has failed. Hoffenheim had concrete interest in Sano but has presented Nathan De Cat. As a result, a transfer for Sano to Hoffenheim is considered highly unlikely. Dick Schreuder expects that Sano will still leave NEC this summer, because there is a lot of interest in him.
A transfer of Kodai Sano to TSG Hoffenheim has failed. Hoffenheim had concrete interest in Sano but has presented Nathan De Cat. As a result, a transfer for Sano to Hoffenheim is considered highly unlikely. Dick Schreuder expects that Sano will still leave NEC this summer, because there is a lot of interest in him.
A transfer of the 22-year-old midfielder from NEC to TSG Hoffenheim appears unlikely to be completed. Dick Schreuder said this week that he is considering the possibility that the deal will not proceed, and the ED also reports that Hoffenheim is not going to sign De Cat and Sano. It now appears that Sano is the one negatively affected.
A transfer of the 22-year-old midfielder from NEC to TSG Hoffenheim appears unlikely to be completed. Dick Schreuder said this week that he is considering the possibility that the deal will not proceed, and the ED also reports that Hoffenheim is not going to sign De Cat and Sano. It now appears that Sano is the one negatively affected.
Dick Schreuder thinks that Kodai Sano will not transfer to TSG Hoffenheim. Sano was absent from a friendly match against MSV Duisburg because of transfer issues, and the deal with Hoffenheim now appears unlikely to proceed due to the expected arrival of Nathan De Cat. Schreuder said that Sano is still at NEC and that he thinks the transfer of Sano will not happen if Hoffenheim signs De Cat. Schreuder stated that Hoffenheim will not acquire both players.
Dick Schreuder thinks that Kodai Sano will not transfer to TSG Hoffenheim. Sano was absent from a friendly match against MSV Duisburg because of transfer issues, and the deal with Hoffenheim now appears unlikely to proceed due to the expected arrival of Nathan De Cat. Schreuder said that Sano is still at NEC and that he thinks the transfer of Sano will not happen if Hoffenheim signs De Cat. Schreuder stated that Hoffenheim will not acquire both players.
NEC midfielder Kodai Sano is of interest to TSG Hoffenheim and has also been linked to PSV. Florian Plettenberg reports that Hoffenheim wants to sign one of two midfielders, Nathan De Cat or Kodai Sano, during this transfer window.
NEC midfielder Kodai Sano is of interest to TSG Hoffenheim and has also been linked to PSV. Florian Plettenberg reports that Hoffenheim wants to sign one of two midfielders, Nathan De Cat or Kodai Sano, during this transfer window.
According to De Telegraaf, NEC has made a counteroffer to TSG Hoffenheim for the transfer of Kodai Sano, demanding seventeen million euros plus bonuses. It was previously reported that the Bundesliga club made an offer of about eighteen million euros, but De Telegraaf states the exact offer is fifteen million euros fixed, plus two million euros in bonuses. NEC considers this offer too low and has made a counteroffer of seventeen million euros plus the same two million euros in bonuses. It is not yet known if Hoffenheim will accept the counteroffer. Kodai Sano is reportedly already in agreement with the German club, and only the clubs need to come to an agreement.
According to De Telegraaf, NEC has made a counteroffer to TSG Hoffenheim for the transfer of Kodai Sano, demanding seventeen million euros plus bonuses. It was previously reported that the Bundesliga club made an offer of about eighteen million euros, but De Telegraaf states the exact offer is fifteen million euros fixed, plus two million euros in bonuses. NEC considers this offer too low and has made a counteroffer of seventeen million euros plus the same two million euros in bonuses. It is not yet known if Hoffenheim will accept the counteroffer. Kodai Sano is reportedly already in agreement with the German club, and only the clubs need to come to an agreement.
Voetbal International reports that Kodai Sano is transferring to TSG Hoffenheim. The German club has made an offer of approximately eighteen million euros, which can increase to twenty million euros through bonuses. This is the amount that NEC wanted for the midfielder. The transfer appears likely to happen but is not yet fully completed, and indications are positive for a new record transfer for NEC.
Voetbal International reports that Kodai Sano is transferring to TSG Hoffenheim. The German club has made an offer of approximately eighteen million euros, which can increase to twenty million euros through bonuses. This is the amount that NEC wanted for the midfielder. The transfer appears likely to happen but is not yet fully completed, and indications are positive for a new record transfer for NEC.
De Telegraaf reported that TSG Hoffenheim has a concrete interest in Kodai Sano. De Gelderlander claims that Sano will probably make a transfer this week and writes that NEC hopes to receive a fee close to twenty million euros for the player.
De Telegraaf reported that TSG Hoffenheim has a concrete interest in Kodai Sano. De Gelderlander claims that Sano will probably make a transfer this week and writes that NEC hopes to receive a fee close to twenty million euros for the player.
TSG 1890 Hoffenheim have made a serious bid for Kodai Sano, De Telegraaf reported on Wednesday evening, citing multiple sources within NEC. As the two clubs could potentially reach an agreement quickly, Sano was left out at NEC on Wednesday afternoon.
TSG 1890 Hoffenheim have made a serious bid for Kodai Sano, De Telegraaf reported on Wednesday evening, citing multiple sources within NEC. As the two clubs could potentially reach an agreement quickly, Sano was left out at NEC on Wednesday afternoon.
Hoffenheim has made an offer of 15 million euro to NEC for the Japanese midfielder Kodai Sano. It is unlikely that the Dutch club will accept the offer, and it is uncertain whether Hoffenheim will increase it.
Hoffenheim has made an offer of 15 million euro to NEC for the Japanese midfielder Kodai Sano. It is unlikely that the Dutch club will accept the offer, and it is uncertain whether Hoffenheim will increase it.
According to Kicker, TSG Hoffenheim has an interest in a possible transfer of Kodai Sano, but no concrete offer of fifteen million euros has been made. Kicker confirms this sum of fifteen million euros. There was an expectation that an initial offer of fifteen million euros would be rejected because NEC requires a higher transfer fee. It is not known what offer NEC would find acceptable. Kodai Sano's contract runs until mid-2028.
According to Kicker, TSG Hoffenheim has an interest in a possible transfer of Kodai Sano, but no concrete offer of fifteen million euros has been made. Kicker confirms this sum of fifteen million euros. There was an expectation that an initial offer of fifteen million euros would be rejected because NEC requires a higher transfer fee. It is not known what offer NEC would find acceptable. Kodai Sano's contract runs until mid-2028.
TSG Hoffenheim has made an offer of fifteen million euros for NEC's 22-year-old playmaker, Kodai Sano, and the bid is currently being considered. NEC had promised Sano it would cooperate with a transfer this summer after a move to Ajax failed to materialize in the winter, but the club wants more money for the Japanese international. Recent reports from June 2026 state NEC's asking price is around €20 million, and in February 2026, the club allegedly rejected a bid of the same amount from Nottingham Forest.
Read Full StoryTSG Hoffenheim has made an offer of fifteen million euros for NEC's 22-year-old playmaker, Kodai Sano, and the bid is currently being considered. NEC had promised Sano it would cooperate with a transfer this summer after a move to Ajax failed to materialize in the winter, but the club wants more money for the Japanese international. Recent reports from June 2026 state NEC's asking price is around €20 million, and in February 2026, the club allegedly rejected a bid of the same amount from Nottingham Forest.
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