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- Kovac told Campbell to leave due to limited playing time
- The 19-year-old agreed to join Stuttgart on five-year deal
- Dortmund blocked the move over a fee disagreement
وفق Sport Bild tensions are reportedly rising behind the scenes at Dortmund after Campbell’s transfer request was denied by the club. Head coach Kovac had advised the 19-year-old winger to seek a move due to limited playing time, especially with Dortmund’s reserve team now relegated to the fourth-tier Regionalliga. Campbell, who reportedly agreed to a five-year contract with Stuttgart, was seen as too good to play in the fourth division. Kovac didn’t view him as a key part of the senior squad either, making a transfer seem like the logical step, particularly with the 2026 كأس العالم in sight.
Despite Kovac’s backing, Dortmund’s board has blocked the move. The club reportedly demanded €8 million for Campbell, while Stuttgart only offered €4m. The الدوري الألماني club is facing injuries and a lack of depth on the flanks following Jamie Gittens’ exit and Julien Duranville’s shoulder surgery, which led Dortmund to reconsider letting him go.
Internally, Dortmund did not plan on a permanent sale of the U.S. youth international, who is under contract until 2028. If a transfer were to happen, it would most likely include a buy-back clause.
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Campbell played 75 minutes last season across all competitions. The 19-year-old made four Bundesliga appearances, one short cameo in the دوري أبطال أوروبا, and played one match in the DFB-Pokal. He also travelled with them for the Club World Cup but didn’t get a minute on the pitch.
Unless Stuttgart meet Dortmund’s asking price or Campbell puts his foot down, the teenager is set to stay. If the young winger does manage to force a move, the Bundesliga club is expected to include a buy-back clause in the deal.
