Official: HSV ace signs for a 2. Bundesliga club | OneFootball

HSV’s next departure is done: Emir Sahiti is leaving the Rothosen and joining Hannover 96 with immediate effect. According to media reports, the 27-year-old winger has signed a contract with the second-division club until 2028.

He no longer featured in coach Merlin Polzin’s plans and was not included in the squad either for the DFB Cup match in Verl (3:0) or for the Bundesliga opener against Borussia Dortmund (0:2). It had therefore already become apparent in recent weeks that the two sides would part ways before the end of the transfer window.

This brings Sahiti’s two-year spell at the Volkspark to an end. In the summer of 2024, the Kosovan moved to Hamburg from Hajduk Split for €1.2 million. However, the hoped-for sporting development never materialized. In a total of 22 second-division appearances, he recorded three goals and two assists. He then made only two brief appearances in the Bundesliga.

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Nevertheless, sporting director Claus Costa emphasized: “Emir always behaved professionally and positively, gave his all, and was a very popular figure within the team. He made a valuable contribution to promotion. For his new role in Hannover, we wish him nothing but the very best, both professionally and personally.”

Sahiti bids an emotional farewell to HSV

The move to the Maschsee now gives Sahiti the chance for a fresh start. In the Lower Saxon capital, he is expected to strengthen an attack hit hard by departures. Ideally, he can repeat with 96 what he already achieved with HSV: promotion to the Bundesliga.

“I really had a great time. It was a great honor for me to play for this big and traditional club. I’m happy that together we managed to return to the Bundesliga and that I was part of this team,” said Sahiti. He continued: “I enjoyed sharing the dressing room with my teammates every day. I wish everyone in and around the club nothing but the best, and I thank them for everything.”

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