Before the Eintracht match: HSV bid farewell to former captain! | OneFootball

The last home appearance of the year promises to be a special highlight for HSV, not only in terms of sports but also emotionally.

Before the sold-out match against Eintracht Frankfurt (December 13, 3:30 PM), the Hamburg team will bid farewell to their former captain according to a Mopo report Sebastian Schonlau.

57,000 spectators will be present when Schonlau is officially honored by his former club once more. Four months after his move to the MLS with the Vancouver Whitecaps, the 31-year-old returns to his old stomping ground. The setting could hardly be more fitting. The stadium is full, the stage is grand, and with the Champions League team from the Main, there is an opponent that adds extra excitement.

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HSV makes up for Schonlau's farewell

Schonlau joined HSV from SC Paderborn in the summer of 2021 and quickly became a key player. For four years, he wore the captain's armband, led the team through highs and lows, and played in a total of 115 competitive matches. His departure was therefore particularly emotional, as he took the step to North America last summer due to a lack of sporting prospects.

Because the move to the MLS had to happen quickly, there was no time for an official farewell in front of the fans back then. This gap is now being closed. Schonlau remains closely connected to HSV, maintaining contacts with former teammates and officials. The fact that HSV professionals like Jonas Meffert and Robert Glatzel recently attended the center-back's wedding underscores this connection. For the fans, Saturday offers the opportunity to give their former captain the deserved applause.

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