After Omari shock: U-turn over HSV transfer target | OneFootball

Until just a few days ago, there were many signs that Daniel Elfadli and HSV could part ways this summer.

The versatile defender saw less and less playing time during pre-season, while talents Shafiq Nandja and Jason Bissi-Mouelle regularly caught the eye. Elfadli also only made a brief appearance in the final friendly against FC Toulouse (2:1).

Accordingly, speculation about a possible departure gathered pace. Especially since the 29-year-old recently switched to the renowned agency CAA Stellar, seemingly setting the stage personnel-wise for a potential transfer.

But the situation has changed significantly in the meantime. As previously reported, Elfadli wanted to embrace the competition at the Volkspark anyway and fight his way through despite his difficult situation. Now, another development could work in his favor. Warmed Omari will miss the start of the season due to a shoulder injury and will not be available to HSV for the time being.

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HSV: Elfadli “benefits” from Omari injury

The absence of the Comoros international suddenly changes the personnel situation in defense. Although the Rothosen have already signed Sebastiaan Bornauw as a new defensive leader, the squad depth is now significantly thinner than it was just a few days ago. Alongside Bornauw, Jordan Torunarigha and Nicolas Capaldo, the main alternatives currently available are youngsters Nandja and Bissi-Mouelle. Both impressed in pre-season, but have almost no experience at Bundesliga level.

That is exactly why Elfadli is likely to suddenly regain importance. The promotion hero of 2025 knows the club, brings the experience of more than 100 appearances in the first and second divisions, and is regarded internally as an absolute model professional. There were already arguments in favor of the veteran staying before. Omaris injury has now made those arguments much stronger.

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