Badly misjudged? Ex-HSV star Mikelbrencis ends up in Bundesliga 2 | OneFootball

Just a few weeks ago, William Mikelbrencis seemed on the verge of breaking onto the international stage.

The former HSV professional had been linked with Greek top club PAOK Thessaloniki and Spanish traditional side Valencia CF. However, there are now many signs suggesting that the Frenchman will continue his career in Germany, more precisely in the 2. Bundesliga.

As Sky reports, Mikelbrencis is in advanced talks with SV Darmstadt 98. According to the report, a contract until 2029 is currently being negotiated. A decision could be made as early as Saturday. Since his contract with HSV expired at the end of June, the 22-year-old would be available on a free transfer.

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After leaving HSV: Mikelbrencis facing a step backward?

For many observers, such a move would certainly come as a surprise. After all, Mikelbrencis had long been seen as a candidate for a move abroad. The link with PAOK Thessaloniki had recently become especially concrete. According to information from Mopo, the former France U20 international even canceled an already scheduled medical because he was not satisfied with the offer presented to him. Instead of joining a club with European ambitions, his journey may now take him to Darmstadt’s Böllenfalltor.

The Lilies want to return to the Bundesliga in the medium term, but they have made anything but an ideal start to the new season. After their first two second-division matches, they have only one point on the board, and expectations have so far not been met. Darmstadt are therefore looking for reinforcements who can make an immediate impact.

Mikelbrencis has a lot to offer in that regard. In the past Bundesliga season, the right-back made 26 competitive appearances for HSV and set up four goals. After three years in Hamburg, however, his chapter with the Red Shorts came to an end without a contract extension. HSV’s bosses were also unwilling to meet his demands.

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