Because he wants to kick on at HSV: Philippe turned down 2 offers! | OneFootball

Rayan Philippe has had a complicated first year at HSV. After a promising start, the Frenchman gradually lost influence over the course of last season.

At times, he even found himself left out of the matchday squad. Still, the versatile attacker never considered leaving. As Mopo now reports, Philippe even had two offers from French top-flight clubs this summer. However, no concrete talks took place. Instead, the 25-year-old made a clear decision early on: he wanted to stay at HSV and give it another shot.

That determination is paying off at the moment. In preparation for the 2026/27 season, Philippe has been one of the biggest winners in Merlin Polzin’s squad. In the 2-2 draw against OSC Lille, he once again underlined his strong form. He scored the interim equalizer with a directly converted free kick and also impressed with his high level of activity throughout the match.

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HSV: Polzin and Remberg praise Philippe

Polzin was also delighted. “My only word after the goal was three times in a row: beautiful!” the HSV coach revealed. What impresses him most, however, is his player’s development off the pitch. Philippe has set himself a lot of goals and is working specifically on the things that still stood in his way last season.

An important factor in his improved form appears to be the extra work he has been putting in. After the match against Lille, captain Nicolai Remberg said Philippe has been showing up in the gym much more often again. “He’s always the first one there now,” Remberg reported, crediting his teammate with a clear step forward in his development.

There is also his changed role in the 3-4-2-1 system. Instead of being used mostly on the right wing, Philippe is now playing much more centrally. The new position clearly suits his game and often gives him a quicker and more direct route to goal. As things stand, his decision to stay is paying off completely.

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