Winger on the radar: will HSV swoop in Switzerland? | OneFootball

When will HSV announce their third new signing of the summer? At the moment, that is hard to predict. There does not appear to be any deal close to the finish line.

And yet plenty of names are being linked with the Rothosen. That now also applies to Yanis Cimignani of Swiss top-flight side FC Lugano. As transfer expert Rudy Galetti reports, HSV are among the clubs monitoring the 24-year-old. The Frenchman is under contract in Lugano until 2027 and has developed into a versatile attacking player in recent years. Besides the Hamburg club, Venezia FC, AEK Athens and Queens Park Rangers are also said to be interested in Cimignani. So there is definitely competition.

That HSV are looking into a player for the attacking wide areas seems completely logical, however. After the departure of Philip Otele, whose purchase option was not exercised, those in charge are searching for additional quality. That is also because there are question marks over the futures of Jean-Luc Dompé and Fabio Baldé. Both wingers could leave the club in the coming weeks.

Since Rayan Philippe and currently injured youngster Alexander Rössing Lelesiit have also not yet provided lasting proof that they are up to Bundesliga level, the Hanseatic club will likely want to strengthen in this position once again – although the unresolved issues in the defensive wide areas remain the priority.

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This is HSV target Yanis Cimignani

Cimignani is considered technically strong and versatile. In Lugano, the left-footer was used on both the right and left side of a 3-5-2 system, but he could also operate as a classic winger. That would give coach Merlin Polzin additional options for different tactical setups.

However, the Frenchman still has clear room for improvement when it comes to efficiency. Last season, he scored just three goals in 38 competitive appearances. His strengths lie mainly in combination play, ball control, and work off the ball. So if HSV were to sign him, they would also be betting on Cimignani’s potential.

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