He only wants HSV: two intriguing options for Ekomié | OneFootball

HSV have repeatedly been linked with Jacques Ekomié in recent months. Now, there could be movement in the situation.

As Foot Mercato reported on Sunday afternoon, the left-back has made a decision. According to the report, he has no intention whatsoever of extending his contract with Ligue 1 club SCO Angers, which runs until summer 2027. More than that: Ekomié sees his sporting future at the Volkspark!

Of course, that decision alone does not mean a transfer is imminent. Angers are said to want a hefty fee of more than six million euros for the 22-year-old. According to Foot Mercato, however, an agreement in the region of four to five million euros is also possible.

And even so: for HSV, who want to address several open squad needs in the coming weeks, paying such a fee is by no means a foregone conclusion.

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HSV: What happens with Muheim and Lemke?

On top of that, the Rothosen are currently well stocked on the left flank. Youngster Louis Lemke had an impressive preseason and seems closer than ever to the first team or even the starting lineup. Established first-choice player and World Cup participant Miro Muheim also remains under contract at HSV.

But it is precisely with Muheim in mind that things get interesting. The 28-year-old’s contract expires at the end of the upcoming season. At the moment, a contract extension seems just as unlikely as a departure in the near future. One possible scenario, then, is that HSV go into the new season with Muheim as the regular starter and Lemke as the young challenger.

In summer 2027, a reshuffle could then take place, ending with Muheim leaving on a free transfer and Ekomié joining on a free transfer. For now, however, this scenario remains purely hypothetical. It is not even certain yet whether the reports from Foot Mercato are accurate. But they are probably far from baseless.

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