After tough years: HSV academy graduate set for move to historic club | OneFootball

Former HSV professional Jonas David has been without a club since the summer and most recently stayed fit with the U21s. But now, a new opportunity is opening up for him.

As reported by the Neue Ruhr Zeitung, among others, the 26-year-old is set to undergo a trial with MSV Duisburg. The traditional club is still looking for reinforcements at centre-back and could sign David at any time as a free agent. For the defender, it would be a chance to re-establish himself in German professional football after difficult years.

Things once began promisingly for the genuine HSV academy product. Born in Hamburg, he joined the Rothosen’s academy at the age of 14 after youth spells with Meiendorfer SV and Eintracht Norderstedt. There, he progressed through all the youth teams and made his professional debut in 2018.

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After a loan spell with the Würzburger Kickers, David even worked his way into HSV’s starting eleven for a time. His goal in the spectacular 4-3 derby win over FC St. Pauli in April 2023 remains unforgettable. Just a few months later, however, the defender lost sporting importance. The signings of Dennis Hadzikadunic and Guilherme Ramos significantly intensified the competition, prompting David to join Hansa Rostock on loan in the summer of 2023.

Difficult years after leaving HSV

After his return, his contract at the Volkspark was ultimately terminated. A move to WSG Tirol followed, before a torn ACL during his time at SSV Ulm dealt him another setback. Particularly bitter: with Ulm’s relegation to the Regionalliga, his contract also became void.

“Life as a professional can be tough sometimes,” David recently said in retrospect to Mopo. But now the tide could be turning for the better. MSV Duisburg currently top the 3. Liga table and are pushing hard for a return to the 2. Bundesliga. If David can convince those in charge, the HSV academy product would gain a promising new perspective in the Ruhr area.

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