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HSV has further strengthened its offense on Deadline Day. Philip Otele is moving from FC Basel to the Hanseatic city.

The goal of the transfer is clear: The 26-year-old is expected to fill the injury-related gaps following the absence of Alexander Røssing-Lelesiit and the suspension of Jean-Luc Dompé, and provide immediate support on the left wing. Otele joins on loan until the end of the season. In addition, HSV has a purchase option, which, according to Bild information, is set at five million euros.

The Nigerian, who was under contract with the Swiss top club until 2028, brings the reliability in scoring points demanded by HSV board member Eric Huwer. This season, he has collected five goals and four assists in 20 Super League matches. He also scored twice each in the Swiss Cup and the Europa League.

Versatile in his deployment, Otele can also play on the right wing or as a central striker. With the signing of this offensive all-rounder, the Red Shorts officially complete their personnel planning shortly before the end of the winter transfer window. Previously, the club had already announced the return of Otto Stange as well as the loan departures of Aboubaka Soumahoro and Immanuel Pherai.

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“At the close of the transfer window, we are gaining another player in Philip who will make our offense more versatile and deeper. Claus and his team are thus rounding off a highly intensive transfer period on the incoming side, during which we successfully filled four key positions and were able to reduce the squad as desired,” Huwer is quoted as saying in the official press release from HSV.

Sporting director Claus Costa assesses the strengths of the new arrival as follows: “Philip is a textbook winger. He brings a high level of creativity and goal threat. He plays very boldly with the ball and often looks to go directly for goal with his dribbling. Philip is now very eager for the next challenge in the Bundesliga.”

Otele himself emphatically confirmed this impression. “It’s a proud moment for me. I didn’t really need to be convinced, because HSV and the Volksparkstadion are massive,” he enthused. “The support from the fans is enormous. I can’t wait to get started!”

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