So'ton 
Hoffenheim 
- 23 February
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CONFIRMED: Armel Bella-Kotchap signs for Verona.
Verona beats Hoffenheim to sign Armel Bella-Kotchap. So'ton accepts their €5M offer for the defender, ending the rumour of Armel Bella-Kotchap moving to Hoffenheim.
CONFIRMED: Armel Bella-Kotchap signs for Verona
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Despite ongoig transfertalk, the probability of Armel Bella-Kotchap transferring to Hoffenheim appears very low, with only 18% change of the deal goung trough. Here is why.
- Armel Bella-Kotchap has few opportunities to further develop within this Hoffenheim squad, considering his current level and potential and the role he can play in this squad.
- Hoffenheim has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Armel Bella-Kotchap.
- Usually, Hoffenheim buys players who have less potential than Armel Bella-Kotchap.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (Stanley Nsoki, Ozan Kabak)
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Stanley Nsoki, Ozan Kabak)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Tim Drexler, Stanley Nsoki)
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Little chance of further development
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Potential star player in position on team (Stanley Nsoki, Ozan Kabak)
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More potential than previously attracted players
Alternatives of Hoffenheim
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
|
68.0
68.0
|
Gaspar |
 Lecce
|
€3.1M |
|
67.8
68.9
|
Unai Núñez |
 Valencia
|
€2.4M |
|
67.7
68.1
|
Ludovic Taillandier |
 Espanyol
|
€1.1M |
|
67.7
67.9
|
Emmanuel Agbadou |
 Besiktas
|
€23.6M |
|
67.6
71.3
|
Fabrício Bruno |
 Cruzeiro
|
€11.3M |
|
67.4
73.8
|
Natan |
 Real Betis
|
€22.4M |
|
67.4
67.4
|
Rasmus Nicolaisen |
 Toulouse
|
€3.7M |
|
67.3
74.3
|
Chrislain Matsima |
 Augsburg
|
€24.5M |
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Armel Bella-Kotchap
D (C)
Skill: 64.9
Pot: 68.8
Team
Verona
Verona
Contracted Until
30 Jun 27
ETV
€9.3M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€7.9M – €10.7M
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Who is Armel Bella-Kotchap?
Armel Bella-Kotchap (GER) is a a stopper and currently plays for Verona. Armel Bella-Kotchap is 24 years old (2001/12/11) and he is 190cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 37. Armel Bella-Kotchap has also been used as a ball winning defender.
Armel Bella-Kotchap's current transfer value is between €7.9M and €10.7M. His last transfer was from So'ton to Verona in 2026. Verona paid So'ton €5M for Armel Bella-Kotchap.
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