Deal done! Sporting lose Nathan De Cat to Germany for €17m | OneFootball

It’s a done deal. Hoffenheim have secured the signing of Nathan De Cat, one of the biggest prospects in Belgian football. The defensive midfielder, just 17 years old, leaves Anderlecht for around €17 million and thus slips away from Sporting.

Developed in the Belgian club’s academy, the footballer caught the eye last season by making 29 appearances in the Jupiler Pro League. His consistent performances for the Belgian side allowed him to establish himself in the first team even before coming of age.

The young midfielder’s performances also earned him his debut for Belgium’s senior national team. Nathan De Cat won his first cap in March, taking part in the 5-2 victory over the United States, confirming his status as one of the biggest prospects in European football.

Before heading to the Bundesliga, the Belgian attracted interest from several clubs. Alongside Sporting, Manchester City, Chelsea, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and Leipzig also closely monitored the player’s development, but it was Hoffenheim who managed to seal the deal.

Nathan De Cat is expected to undergo the usual medical examinations in the coming days before signing a long-term contract running until 2031. The midfielder will also have the chance to play in the Europa League next season.

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