PSV‑target' De Cat secures €20‑million move to German Hoffenheim

Belgian midfielder Nathan De Cat, long‑listed as a PSV‑target', has completed a transfer to the German Hoffenheim. The Bundesliga‑club reportedly offers a fixed fee of about €20 million, with bonuses that could raise the total to roughly €24 million. The 17‑year‑old will sign a multi‑year contract and join a squad that finished last season in the top half of the league. De Cat broke through at RSC Anderlecht last season, becoming a regular in midfield despite his age. In 46 official matches he contributed three goals and five assists, performances that earned him his first call‑up for the Belgian Rode Duivels. The Dutch‑speaking Bundesliga‑club attracted the longest‑lasting interest, even as several Europese clubs monitored the Belgian talent. Hoffenheim, a prominent Duitse side, secured the midfielder with a multi‑year deal and a transfer sum of roughly €20 million, potentially rising to €24 million through bonuses. Anderlecht also retained a percentage of any future resale.

Nu: Anderlecht says farewell as Nathan De Cat heads to Hoffenheim

PSV had been frequently linked with the player, reinforcing his label as a PSV‑target'. The club now must look elsewhere after the departure, while Hoffenheim adds depth to its midfield.

Anderlecht reshapes midfield as De Cat departs, while Cercle re‑claims Coucke

For Anderlecht, De Cat’s exit marks the next major out‑going transfer of the summer, following the sale of Keisuke Goto. The club previously saw Mats Rits, Yari Verschaeren and former PSV star Thorgan Hazard leave on free transfers. At Hoffenheim, De Cat will join left‑back Mats Rots, who arrived from FC Twente, strengthening the squad. Voor Hoffenheim the signing is a strategic investment, and Bij Anderlecht the fee supports future recruitment.