"Enjoying football again": HSV ace Vieira wants quick decision on transfer | OneFootball

Fábio Vieira excites and inspires HSV fans not only on the field but also fuels dreams of a permanent stay.

In the 1:1 draw against 1. FC Köln, it was once again a stroke of genius from the Portuguese that secured a point for the Rothosen. With a delicate outside-foot chip, he put his team ahead 1:0. Vieira is increasingly showcasing moments like these after a rather complicated start to the season.

"I am happy here, enjoying football again," Vieira stated in an interview with Sport Bild. This enjoyment allows him to reach previous levels of performance. After a 35-million-euro transfer to FC Arsenal, the playmaker's career had significantly stalled in recent years. It was only at HSV that he regained his former strength.

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HSV hopes for a discount on Vieira

However, it remains unclear whether Vieira will stay in Hamburg beyond the season. The player is under contract with FC Arsenal until 2027, and the purchase option agreed with the Gunners, amounting to 20 million euros, could become a sticking point. What is clear, though, is that both the club and the fans would like to keep the creative midfielder. Accordingly, the newly promoted team hopes to reduce the transfer fee to a high single-digit million amount to have a realistic chance of signing him.

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Vieira himself is currently sending positive signals. "HSV is a great club with a rich history," he emphasizes, referring to the impressive successes of the past. Off the field, many things fit well for him too: "Hamburg is a great city. My family and I feel very comfortable here."

Nevertheless, a timely decision about his future is important to the left-footer! A scenario like before this season, when he joined at the Volkspark on Deadline Day, should definitely be avoided. "Basically, it's always good for a player to know early on which club they will play for," Vieira made clear.

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