Exempted from training
This article was first published on June 10th and has since been updated with new information.
After three years together, Hamburger SV is threatened with the loss of its best second division scorer. A report of “Hamburger Morgenpost” According to the attacking midfielder Sonny Kittel, the trend is clear: the 29-year-old is about to leave one year before his contract expires. After an internal exchange about the future of Kittel, the result was apparently a separation.
According to reports, the former homegrown Eintracht Frankfurt, who is said to have made contacts with other clubs, is most likely going abroad. The HSV waving a small transfer fee for the kittel, which was committed free of charge from Ingolstadt in 2019. The Gießener is considered the best footballer in the Hamburg squad and on good days as a difference player, but was rarely able to set accents in the decisive phases of the season.
Update June 13, 7:07 p.m.: According to the “Picture” Kittel is about to move to the USA – to which club, however, is open. A fee of one million euros is under discussion. The professional has an offer from a Major League Soccer club for two and a half years plus an option. In the future, Kittel could earn more than at HSV. Most recently, it was said that the veteran had clearly deposited his change request internally.
Update June 13, 10:53 p.m.: According to the newspaper, Sporting Kansas City, DC United and Real Salt Lake City are interested.
Update June 19, 4:43 p.m.: According to the “Picture” there is now mostly agreement between Kittel and DC United. HSV received a transfer fee of 1.1 million dollars (1.05 million euros). The last details are still to be clarified. Kittel does not have to appear at the HSV training start on Monday, is free.
HSV sports director Boldt praised Kittel – and revealed deficiencies
Last had the “Picture” reported that a quick decision should be made. In the room was therefore a sale or an extension. “Kittel has always worked well when the team works. Because then he can fulfill his role. He is not an Effenberg. He has other qualities. You just have to know that and support him in doing so, ”said sports director Jonas Boldt, who praised Kittel on the one hand, but also addressed the lack of leadership qualities.
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“He has to know for himself: Do I accept that? Is it enough for me to get a brace in some games and maybe not focus as much in other games when I have less support from the team?” said Boldt. “A player like that is measured by facts, by goals. Because he can too. He delivers his quota every year. You have to know when, how and why.” Kittel managed 30 goals and 33 assists for HSV in 104 competitive games – more than anyone else in the club’s second division history.
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