Reis return to HSV? Why that shouldn't be an option | OneFootball

This is not at all how Ludovit Reis had imagined it. Fresh off promotion, the Dutchman moved to Club Brugge last summer with plenty of momentum behind him.

Even though he only had one year left on his contract, the Belgian top club paid up to seven million euros for Reis. That windfall helped HSV strengthen its squad for the Bundesliga, while the player fulfilled his dream of playing in the Champions League. Despite the emotional bond on both sides, this transfer seemed like something of a match made in heaven.

But almost twelve months later, the verdict is clear: Reis has done himself no favors so far with the move to Brugge. The 25-year-old has endured an absolute nightmare of a season, making just twelve competitive appearances in all competitions. A persistent shoulder injury ruled him out in the first half of the season, and for large parts of the second half he did not even make the squad. Under coach Ivan Leko, the Hamburg promotion hero is facing an uphill battle.

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HSV: Is Reis heading back to the Bundesliga?

Reis’ Brugge chapter may therefore come to a premature end. As Mopo reports, another move could already be taking shape this summer. In this context, the newspaper mentions Feyenoord Rotterdam’s repeatedly reported interest, but also raises the possibility of a return to the Bundesliga. “HSV could also be among the possible candidates,” it even says.

But for various reasons, that is unlikely to happen. For one thing, there is currently no way past Nicolai Remberg and Sambi Lokonga in the heart of HSV’s midfield. Youngster Kofi Amoako was only recently signed as backup and is expected to develop into a top-flight player behind the established duo. Ideally, the attacking central roles will be filled by loan players Fabio Vieira and Albert Grønbaek, whose transfers HSV is currently working on. In almost every other area of the squad — with the exception of the goalkeeper position — the Rothosen have far greater needs. So there is simply no room for what would certainly be a romantic Reis return.

But even regardless of the current squad structure, such a deal would make little sense. The former fan favorite is undoubtedly a highly talented footballer, but for his relatively young age he already has a lengthy injury record. Moreover, past attempts by HSV to bring back former players have not always worked out well.

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