Done deal: HSV find a taker for Hefti! | OneFootball

Silvan Hefti no longer played a role at HSV and is transferring to the USA with immediate effect.

The Hanseatics have just announced the departure of the former Swiss junior national player, who has not been part of the professional squad this season. "Due to the high competition on the right defense side, it was not easy for Silvan to collect playing minutes in the current season. Therefore, a transfer makes sense for all parties," explained sports director Claus Costa, who has been primarily responsible for squad composition since Stefan Kuntz's departure.

Hefti is joining D.C. United, the MLS representative of the U.S. capital, Washington. During his one and a half years in Hamburg, he failed to leave a lasting impression. He transferred in the summer of 2024 with high expectations for a fee of 1.5 million euros from Serie A club CFC Genoa to HSV. The 28-year-old managed only 20 official matches, all of which he played during the promotion season.

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Therefore, he looks back positively on the "comparatively quite short time": "I will especially never forget the promotion last season. Those were very special moments for which I am very grateful. I wish the club and its great fans much success and hope the club will achieve the desired league retention." Hefti will make a fresh start in Washington. The new club described him at the presentation as a "proven and versatile defender who can be used anywhere in the defense."

In all likelihood, HSV will announce more departures in the coming days. William Mikelbrencis is likely to transfer to PAOK Saloniki. Similar to Hefti, the hardly considered Gui Ramos and Emir Sahiti are also heading abroad. Immanuel Pherai, on the other hand, is being linked with a return to the 2. Bundesliga.

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