HSV under pressure: decision on Grønbæk nears! | OneFootball

The goal is clear: HSV want to keep both Fabio Vieira and Albert Grønbæk at the Volkspark beyond the summer. Both loanees have impressed too much.

While the negotiations over Vieira are still likely to drag on, a decision on Grønbæk apparently seems to be getting closer. The Dane has recently been one of the big winners of the season finale. After injury problems initially held him back, the attacking player increasingly showed what he is capable of. Over the last six matchdays, Grønbæk was always in the starting lineup, contributing one goal and two assists.

Accordingly, there is great interest in Hamburg in continuing the partnership. But the club is under pressure. The purchase option included in the loan deal with Stade Rennes is according to information from Mopo only valid until May 31. In other words, HSV have only a few days left to make an initial decision.

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Grønbæk hopes to stay at HSV!

From a sporting perspective, there is a lot to suggest he will stay. Grønbæk played a significant part in the Rothosen ending the season on a strong run and taking seven points against European qualification contenders from Frankfurt, Freiburg and Leverkusen. At the same time, the financial dimension presents HSV with a tricky decision. Five million euros, just one year after promotion, is anything but an insignificant sum. In the best-case scenario, they hope to knock a million or two off that figure. But Rennes have so far shown no willingness to compromise.

The matter is made even more intriguing by Grønbæk’s recent call-up to the Denmark national team. After a lengthy absence, the 25-year-old is back in the squad. For the French club, that is unlikely to weaken their already comfortable negotiating position.

Grønbæk himself, however, has made his wishes clear: he wants to play for HSV next season as well. “My career was revived here in Hamburg. My girlfriend and I love the city and feel at home here. I’d be happy if I’m allowed to stay,” he said to Bild a few weeks ago.

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