Hoffenheim Secure Verbal Agreements with De Cat and Sano
July 3, 2026 · Joaquín Castro
Hoffenheim has reached a verbal agreement with Nathan De Cat from Anderlecht and Kodai Sano from Nijmegen, with both players set to join the club after personal terms were agreed until 2031.
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German club Hoffenheim has successfully reached a verbal agreement with two promising midfielders: Nathan De Cat from Anderlecht and Kodai Sano from Nijmegen, as reported by Sky Germany. Both players have agreed to personal terms with Hoffenheim that extend until 2031. The club is currently negotiating with Anderlecht and Nijmegen to finalize the transfers, aiming to bring at least one player into the squad this summer. Nathan De Cat, a 17-year-old Belgian talent, made a significant impact in the Belgian Pro League last season, featuring in 36 matches and contributing two goals and four assists. He has established himself as a key player for Anderlecht and is regarded as a future star in his position. Meanwhile, Kodai Sano, who has been a pivotal part of the Nijmegen midfield for three seasons, is under contract until 2028, but is expected to make the move to Hoffenheim from the Eredivisie side soon.
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