Hoffenheim opts against permanent deal for Campbell from Dortmund

TSG Hoffenheim will not sign Cole Campbell permanently from Borussia Dortmund after opting not to exercise the purchase option. The U.S. attacker suffered an ankle injury shortly after joining Hoffenheim in January, limiting him to six brief appearances in the Bundesliga. The club found the €7 million plus bonuses too high, leading to Campbell's return to Dortmund, where he has a contract through 2028. With interest from other clubs, Hoffenheim’s decision may lead to Campbell's permanent departure from Dortmund this summer.

• 1:05 PMYahoo Sports — Hoffenheim decide against permanent signing of Dortmund’s Campbell