Fixed change and loan with option
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Hamburger SV has strengthened with goalkeeper talent Fernando Dickes from RB Leipzig. The 17-year-old comes from the youth of the Saxons and, according to the Bundesliga promoter, is intended to train with the professionals and increase the competition, but at the same time collect game practice in the youngsters of the HSV. Nothing became known at the length of the contract.
Sports director Claus Costa said: “Fernando brings extremely interesting systems with his modern and balanced goalkeeper game and his very good physical prerequisites. (…) Our goalkeeper scouting has followed its development closely in recent years. We are happy that the possibility of an obligation has now arisen and Fernando has chosen HSV.” Sports board member Stefan Kuntz added: “We see great potential in Fernando that we now want to develop together.”
Dickes switched to the Elbe as a German U18 national goalkeeper and was used four times in the UEFA Youth League in the past season. “I look forward to being able to develop at the HSV and can hardly wait for it to start,” said the Hamburg newcomer, who had moved from Halle to Leipzig in 2020. HSV is likely to go into the season with veteran Daniel Heuer Heuer Fernandes. With Hannes Hermann (20), another young keeper is under contract, while fan favorite Tom Mickel (36) ends his career.
Greuther Fürth signs Leipzig goalkeeper Schlieck
With Timo Schlieck, RB Leipzig, in the meantime, releases another goalkeeper. The 19-year-old switches to the 2nd league on a loan base with a purchase option to the SpVgg Greuther Fürth. The cloverleaf has occupied the last vacant space between the posts. “Timo is a highly assessed keeper who, despite his young age, has a lot and which we have already perceived him as very ripe. We were able to re -pilot a young goalkeeper to the cloverleaf, which we trusted the second league,” explained sports director Stephan Fürstner.
Coach Thomas Kleine said: “Timo brings a modern goalkeeper game, is very good with the ball on the foot. He is reaction strong, has a good stature and, despite his young age, also took the first steps in men’s football.” The German U19 goalkeeper spent the past season loaned at RSCA Futures-in the reserve of the Belgian club RSC Anderlecht-and came to 21 missions in the Challenger Pro League. “For me as a young goalkeeper, the goal is to play and gain experience. Fürth has relied on young goalkeepers in recent years, which is not a matter of course. I am looking forward to the new season, the team and the start of training next week,” emphasized Schlieck.