Campbell set to leave? BVB keep a door open | OneFootball

After his disappointing loan spell at TSG Hoffenheim, Cole Campbell now appears set to leave Borussia Dortmund. However, BVB still want to keep a back door open for the future in the event of a transfer.

At Borussia Dortmund, many signs point to Cole Campbell’s departure. As things stand, the 20-year-old attacking player is not believed to have a long-term future in head coach Niko Kovac’s squad. Even so, those in charge still believe the American can develop positively – and are therefore planning a special safeguard for any potential transfer.

According to a report by Ruhr Nachrichten, Dortmund are aiming to sell the winger this summer. The apparent goal is to resolve the situation before training begins on July 12. However, BVB do not want to lose sight of Campbell completely. That is why the club’s decision-makers are reportedly trying to include either a buy-back clause or, alternatively, a sell-on clause in any potential deal.

With such a clause, Dortmund could still benefit from the talent’s successful development even after a move. If Campbell breaks through at his new club, the Bundesliga side would have the option of bringing him back at a later date or profiting from a future transfer fee.

BVB exit? Cole Campbell attracting interest

There already appear to be several interested parties. In addition to clubs from abroad, teams from both the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga are said to be closely monitoring the attacking player’s situation. Campbell has also been linked with clubs in Austria and the Netherlands. By contrast, the recently discussed link to Celtic Glasgow is currently considered rather vague, according to Ruhr Nachrichten.

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For Campbell, a change of scenery would be understandable after a difficult second half of the season. His loan spell at TSG Hoffenheim was disappointing after an early ankle injury held him back. As a result, the forward made just five brief appearances in total, which is why the club from Kraichgau did not exercise their purchase option.

Even so, Campbell still enjoys a good reputation in Dortmund. His contract with BVB runs until 2028, and internally he is still considered to have the potential for a successful career. That is precisely why the Black and Yellows want to ensure, in the event of a sale, that they retain some influence over his sporting future.

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