So close to the finish line: Why Posch’s move to HSV fell through | OneFootball

The transfer of Stefan Posch to HSV is now completely off the table. There wasn’t much missing for the deal to be finalized.

On Sunday evening, Mopo was the first to report: Stefan Posch will not be joining Hamburger SV this summer. The 28-year-old defender’s return to the Bundesliga was within reach, but now the Red Shorts have withdrawn from negotiations.

After seven years in Germany, Posch moved to FC Bologna in 2022. Most recently, he played on loan at Atalanta B.C., but was unable to secure a permanent spot there. Even under Bologna’s new coach Vincenzo Italiano, the Austrian international does not seem to play a central role. That’s why HSV took notice of him.

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There was apparently agreement between the player, his agent, and the club. This is reported by the website Bolognasportsnews. Posch reportedly wanted to return to the Bundesliga, the promoted club was interested, and Bologna was ready to sell. The transfer fee of five million euros seemed to be accepted, and behind the scenes, the Serie A club was already looking for new defenders.

But shortly before completion, Bologna demanded additional bonus payments. In addition, Posch requested an annual salary including bonuses of up to 1.5 million euros. That was too much for HSV, who quickly withdrew from the bidding and must now continue their search for a new central defender elsewhere.

Meanwhile, Posch still has a contract in Bologna until 2026, with an option to extend until 2027. After the failed transfer, those responsible may now work on a contract extension to avoid a free transfer in the future. What happens next for the veteran remains completely open. But a comeback in the Bundesliga, and especially a move to the Hanseatic city, are off the table for now!

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