"Great ability": HSV set for permanent move for loan player? | OneFootball

Does Philip Otele have a future at HSV? After his first goal, this question is more in focus than ever.

Despite the bitter 2-3 defeat at Borussia Dortmund, the winger was an absolute bright spot in the Hanseatic team's game. The 26-year-old, who came on loan from FC Basel in the winter, impressed not only with his debut goal but also with his overall performance.

The praise was accordingly high. Teammate Nicolai Remberg raved after the final whistle: "Philip did an excellent job with his goal. To score like that, you need quality. Otele also has great skills with the ball." His class is particularly evident in one-on-one situations.

Coach Merlin Polzin was also impressed and emphasized the striker's importance to the team: "Philip is a really cool guy who brings a lot of energy to the group." Additionally, Otele showed the courage "to dare many things in front of over 80,000 spectators."

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Will HSV go for 5 million euros?

According to Remberg, the fact that Hamburg could hardly make any offensive impacts after the break was not due to the Nigerian: "In the second half, he lacked support. He is a super player. He works tirelessly."

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Otele's performances do not go unnoticed. According to media reports, a permanent signing of the offensive player is definitely conceivable. HSV has a purchase option of around five million euros. To justify this sum, the left winger would likely need to further increase his scoring output of one goal and one assist in the coming weeks. The performance at BVB was certainly a promising start.

Polzin already hinted at the direction: "He is a great asset to our team at the top. We will certainly have a lot of joy with him." If Otele maintains this level, HSV could make it serious and actually sign the loan player permanently.

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