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INTERVIEW: “I needed to play a bigger role” – Cole Campbell on leaving Dortmund for Elversberg

Newly called-up USMNT player Cole Campbell has spoken in detail about his decision to leave Borussia Dortmund and join SV Elversberg for a record-breaking fee.

By Rune Gjerulff · Bulinews

Published: Saturday, 19 September 2026 at 7:00 AM

Key Things to Know

SV Elversberg signed Cole Campbell from Borussia Dortmund for a club-record permanent transfer fee of €6 million.
Campbell moved to Elversberg to secure regular playing time after limited opportunities at Borussia Dortmund.
The 20-year-old scored his first Bundesliga goal in SV Elversberg's 3-2 victory over Bayer Leverkusen.

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Cole Campbell discussed his decision to leave Borussia Dortmund and join newly promoted Bundesliga club SV Elversberg in a permanent transfer for a club-record fee of €6 million. The 20-year-old winger explained that he made the move during the summer to secure regular playing time and assume a larger role in matches.

Campbell has started all four games for SV Elversberg this season, scoring his first Bundesliga goal in a 3-2 victory against Bayer Leverkusen. His early-season performances also earned him his first call-up to the senior United States Men's National Team.

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INTERVIEW: “I needed to play a bigger role” – Cole Campbell on leaving Dortmund for Elversberg

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