‘Zero Chance’ Southampton Sanction No Cost Exit For Star

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There is ‘zero chance’ that Southampton would let defender Armel Bella-Kotchap depart on a free transfer this summer, despite a lack of movement in him heading away from St Mary’s.

Saints signed the German central defender from VfL Bochum back in the summer of 2022 for €10m and he arrived as a highly rated prospect.

He instantly impressed at Southampton and he was also capped twice by the senior Germany national team.

When Southampton got relegated next season...