Hoffenheim offers €15 million for NEC Nijmegen midfielder Kodai Sano
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 8:02 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
TSG Hoffenheim has made a €15 million bid for NEC Nijmegen midfielder Kodai Sano. However, NEC Nijmegen is expected to reject the offer, as they are seeking around €20 million for the 22-year-old. Sano, who joined Nijmegen for just €450,000 in 2023, had a productive season, scoring three goals and providing eight assists in 39 appearances. His transfer is complicated by interest from VfB Stuttgart. The situation remains fluid as negotiations continue.
- •Hoffenheim's bid for Sano is €15 million.
- •NEC Nijmegen seeks €20 million for Sano.
- •Sano scored three goals and had eight assists last season.
- •He joined NEC Nijmegen from Fagiano Okayama in 2023.
- •VfB Stuttgart is also interested in signing Sano.
- 8:02 AMYahoo Sports — Hoffenheim make €15m bid for Japanese midfielder
"NEC Nijmegen are expected to turn down a €15 million offer from TSG Hoffenheim for Japanese midfielder Kodai Sano, according to Dutch outlet SoccerNews.The Dutch club are said to be holding out for ...
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