Left out in Leverkusen: is Otele set to leave HSV? | OneFootball

At HSV, the next personnel decision with a view to the coming season is starting to take shape. After it had already been clear for weeks that several loan players would leave the club, there is now growing indication that Philip Otele also has no future at Volkspark.

The 27-year-old was surprisingly left out of the matchday squad for the final 1:1 draw against Bayer Leverkusen. As Mopo reports, this was not due to health reasons. Instead, the decision was based on sporting considerations. A remarkable signal, especially since Otele had always been part of the squad since his move in January. For that very reason, his omission can be seen as a clear indication ahead of the upcoming transfer window.

The Nigerian’s start in Hamburg had actually been quite promising. Otele brought pace, dynamism, and direct attacking runs to HSV’s offense and at least temporarily took over Jean-Luc Dompé’s regular starting spot. In nine appearances, he recorded one goal and one assist. He also recently made his debut for the Nigerian national team.

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However, Otele did not leave the lasting impression of being an indispensable difference-maker. Especially in recent weeks, the winger noticeably lost influence. His red card in the Nordderby against Werder Bremen, along with the subsequent two-match suspension, marked the definitive turning point.

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There is also the financial aspect. HSV does have a purchase option for the attacking player, but it is reportedly in the region of around five million euros. Club officials apparently do not want to invest such a sum. Even possible renegotiations with FC Basel are currently considered rather unlikely.

The signs are therefore increasingly pointing toward a departure. And Otele would not be the only loan player HSV lets go. On Monday, the Hanseatic club already confirmed the temporary departure of all six of its loan players, while also indicating that further talks regarding permanent deals are still to be held.

That likely applies above all to Fábio Vieira and Albert Grønbæk. The Rothosen would like to keep both, but only on significantly reduced terms. Damion Downs and Giorgi Gocholeishvili, on the other hand, definitely have no future at the club. Mega talent Luka Vuskovic is set to return to Tottenham Hotspur as planned.

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