Saint-Tropez instead of HSV? Dompé trip raises questions | OneFootball

Jean-Luc Dompé and HSV are parting ways. Ten days ago, the Rothosen officially announced that the former promotion hero would no longer play a role in the club’s plans.

A social media post now offers a clue as to where the 30-year-old is currently staying. On Thursday around midday, Dompé posted an Instagram story from inside his car. According to the location tag, the attacking player was in France. The navigation visible in the photo also pointed to that. It showed Dompé driving on the A8 and set to take exit 36 toward Saint-Tropez about 58 kilometers later. The port city on the French Riviera is considered a hotspot for the international jet set and is especially known for its marina, exclusive restaurants, and nightclubs.

Why the former HSV fan favorite is currently in southern France is unknown. As things stand, however, the trip is unlikely to have anything to do with concrete contract talks. Several media outlets recently reported that there have so far been no notable interested parties for the left winger. Instead, Dompé is even said to be hoping for a move to Saudi Arabia, where he expects to land the last major contract of his career. A transfer within Europe also remains a possibility in principle.

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Dompé stays away from HSV training

In any case, the Frenchman no longer has a role at HSV. Before the team left for its training camp in Herzogenaurach, he was informed that he would no longer be part of the professional squad going forward. Since then, the club and player have been working together on a solution. According to information from Mopo, sporting director Claus Costa and Dompé’s agent are in contact almost daily in an effort to find a suitable taker.

The current training situation is also interesting. Although Dompé, as a licensed player, is still entitled to professional training, he is currently not making use of the option to stay fit at the Volkspark. Instead, the Frenchman is in his home country, far away from Hamburg. A return to first-team training is out of the question, and featuring for the U21s is likewise not considered the preferred solution. Whether the trip to Saint-Tropez will bring clarity regarding his future remains to be seen. It would probably be unwise to assume so.

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