Bella-Kotchap endured a difficult loan spell at PSV in 2023/24, managing just six first team appearances after suffering a serious shoulder injury that kept him out for almost four months. However, the German has previously impressed with Southampton in the Premier League, and featured for die Mannschaft, with this clear indication of quality sparking interest from a number of clubs from his home nation.
According to transfer guru Romano, the 22-year-old is open to a move away from St. Mary’s in this window, with his current contract expiring in June 2026. This desire to leave comes in spite of Southampton’s return to the Premier League, with the player’s new representatives, GoI international, reportedly pushing for a move to Germany’s top flight.
Bella-Kotchap Wants to Leave Southampton this Summer
The German is keen to bounce back from an injury-ravaged campaign
After establishing himself with VFL Bochum, Bella-Kotchap completed the switch to the English south coast, joining the Saints in the summer of 2022 for £10 million. The centre-back thrived in his first campaign on the British Isles, making 26 appearances as Southampton lost their Premier League status, finishing rock bottom of the division.
Rather than spending a season in the Championship, Bella-Kotchap spent the duration of last campaign in the Netherlands, where a turbulent time may have hindered his reputation as a bright young defensive prospect. However, according to Romano, this disappointing season has not impacted the player’s stock in Germany, with Bundesliga clubs keen on securing his services this summer.
