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Alexander Røssing-Lelesiit has established himself in the HSV squad over the past few months and has already been in the starting eleven several times. His contract has now been extended ahead of schedule.

It was only at the beginning of February that the 18-year-old moved from Lillestrøm to Hamburger SV for around 2.8 million euros. Not even a year later, Røssing-Lelesiit has already extended his contract. This was announced by HSV this morning. “Alex has integrated very well with us despite his young age and has shown stable development,” praised sporting director Stefan Kuntz.

Sporting director Claus Costa added: “Alex has a high capacity for learning and always wants to keep improving. His style of play is intense, courageous, and carefree. With his speed, his qualities in one-on-one situations in attack, and his defensive commitment, Alex brings ideal attributes for a winger.” In the first half of the season, the Norwegian youth international occasionally showcased these attributes. Especially memorable is his impressive assist for Robert Glatzel in the home game against Stuttgart (2:1).

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Røssing-Lelesiit, who will likely receive a higher salary in the future, said: “I feel very comfortable at HSV and sense the trust of the coaches and those in charge. Here I have a great environment to continue developing and to compete at Bundesliga level. That’s why I’m very happy that I can continue to play for this great club in the coming years.”

At first, the physically not yet fully developed winger struggled with the very robust style of play in the 2. Bundesliga. But as time went on, he managed to adapt. By now, the player who shone at the U19 European Championship in the summer, Røssing-Lelesiit, is considered the first alternative to Jean-Luc Dompé, who repeatedly struggles with Achilles tendon problems. Most recently, however, he himself suffered a muscle fiber tear and had to start his winter break early. Once recovered, the right-footer aims to take the next steps in his development in 2026, so HSV could have a lot of joy with him in the future.

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