HSV hero v Heidenheim: How talks with Heuer Fernandes are progressing | OneFootball

The crucial 2-0 victory for HSV at 1. FC Heidenheim, so important for sporting reasons, was significantly shaped by two protagonists whose expiring contracts are now more in focus than ever.

This applies above all to the future of goalkeeper Daniel Heuer Fernandes. The 33-year-old once again showed in Heidenheim why he is one of the great constants in the squad. In the fourth match of the second half of the season, the promotion hero already collected his third clean sheet.

His save rate of 84.6 percent impressively underscores this statistic. According to Bild, no other regular Bundesliga goalkeeper conceded fewer goals during this period. Moreover, Heuer Fernandes has long been considered a figure of identification at HSV.

After the end of the winter transfer period, those responsible have now started contract talks. Much points to an extension: Heuer Fernandes has been with the club since 2019 and is one of the few players who managed the jump to the Bundesliga without any drop in performance. As Bild reports, a decision is considered realistic as early as February. For both sides, the question is less about whether they want to, but rather how.

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Two more HSV contracts are expiring

The situation is somewhat more complex for Ransford Königsdörffer. The 24-year-old scored the important opening goal in Heidenheim and, by far, has spent the most time on the pitch this season of all Hanseatic strikers. Nevertheless, his record of just two goals still leaves room for improvement. After a potential move to Nice failed last summer due to a medical check, he is still likely to attract interest as a free agent. In this case, a quick agreement between player and club is not to be expected.

The contract of right-back William Mikelbrencis is also expiring. The 21-year-old Frenchman delivered what was probably his best performance in an HSV shirt in the recent 2-2 draw against FC Bayern, but his future is completely open.

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