Just in time for the start of training
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Shortly before the start of training this Wednesday, Hamburger SV presented its third new addition. From the former second division controller Eintracht Braunschweig, center forward Rayan Philippe changes to the Bundesliga promoter and reports on a contract until 2029. With 13 goals and six templates last season, the 24-year-old was one of the ten best goal shooters and one of the ten best scorers in the German football underground house.
According to the “picture”, the attacker, whose working paper was originally valid until 2026, is due for the attacker, whose working paper was originally valid until 2026. With bonuses, the amount could increase to EUR 3 million. This initially becomes the most third -tax departure in Braunschweig’s club history and could still climb second place with additional payments. HSV’s expenses increase to EUR 4.9 million. Before Philippe, the Rothoses, who had returned to the Bundesliga after seven years, had signed Holstein Kiels Nicolai Remberg for 2.4 million euros, ex-Herthaner Jordan Torunarigha and goalkeeper talent Fernando Dickes.
“Rayan was an absolute service provider in Braunschweig and especially this season an essential factor in the class. He has a very exciting profile and we have closely followed his positive development. Kuntz. Director Sport Claus Costa added: “As a versatile and mobile offensive player, Rayan fits optimally in our requirement profile. He captivates – whether as a center forward, hanging tip or right -wing – through speed, depth and risk of scoring.
The Hanseatic League thus see Philippe as a perfect addition to their own offensive. Due to the different play styles, the obligation is considered regardless of the contract poker with a second division goalkeeper Davie Selke. The “Sport Bild” recently had the chances of staying at Selke at HSV to less than five percent anyway-since July 1, Selke has not been part of the HSV squad and is also not at the start of training. With Philippe and Robert Glatzel you are well equipped in the center forward position. In addition, Ransford Königsdörffer, who with his speed has a profile that is needed in the Bundesliga. In addition, coach Merlin Polzin is available according to the current status of top talent Otto Stange. It is open whether the under-national player should be awarded to collect game practice.
HSV had competition from Bremen, Cologne and Freiburg with Philippe
Competition in advertising around Philippe mainly existed by SV Werder Bremen and co -promoted 1. FC Köln. The “Braunschweiger Zeitung” also linked SC Freiburg to the French with outsider chances. By the beginning of June, a transfer to the 1st FSV Mainz 05 was the most likely option. After the Rheinhessen had brought Benedict Hollerbach from Union Berlin for the club’s internal record sum of around EUR 10 million, they burst the deal with Braunschweig.
Philippe commented happily after his signature: “I am already looking forward to the first home game before my own fans, I have finally been able to experience the atmosphere in the Volksparkstadion. I would therefore like to get started right away and help to achieve the goals of the club. The HSV has a big story and is now back in the Bundesliga that I am very looking forward to. to deliver. “