For the long-awaited mission of promotion, Hamburger SV has invested more in newcomers this summer than it has in five years and, for the first time in the young second division club history, accepted a transfer minus. With Jean-Luc Dompé (27), the fifth million dollar purchase of the summer is in the starting blocks and completed his medical check-up in the Hanseatic city on Tuesday. But that’s not all: according to the “Picture” at least one other player could follow.
According to the newspaper, about half of the 2.5 million euros that the supervisory board approved for Dompé’s commitment is still left. With the departure of Stephan Ambrosius (23), who is moving to Karlsruher SC on loan for a year, a further 250,000 euros in salary were saved. Sports director Jonas Boldt can look around with a well-filled wallet when looking for further reinforcements.
Position for the former Bundesliga Dino is the defensive, where there is a need especially on the right flank. With Moritz Heyer (27) there is currently only one player available, the 27-year-old is an all-rounder but also an option for other positions. Therefore, those responsible in Hamburg have cast their eyes on France and are committed to it “Evening Paper” found what they were looking for at FC Metz.
William Mikelbrencis, who made his debut in the French top flight last season, played a total of nine games and increased his market value to €2m, is under contract with the second division relegated team. The 19-year-old’s contract ends at the end of the season. Boldt has already informed the supervisory board of his plans to sign the French international. However, concrete negotiations with players or clubs have not yet taken place.
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