Fresh start in the second tier? 2. Bundesliga clubs eye HSV youngster | OneFootball

With 23 goals, Maurice Boakye was one of the standout forwards in the Regionalliga North last season. For HSV’s U21s, the 21-year-old scored almost at will, putting himself on the radar of several professional clubs.

Nevertheless, his second chapter at the Rothosen is already coming to an end after just one year. His expiring contract will not be extended. For the striker, however, a new opportunity could now open up in Germany’s lower professional divisions.

As Bild reports, several second-division clubs are considering a move for the German-Ghanaian. VfL Bochum, in particular, are said to have strong interest in the free-agent forward. There, Boakye could take the next step in professional football. He would likely first have to define himself in the role of a challenger. Interesting: with Moritz Kwarteng, Bochum already have a former HSV talent under contract who took a similar path.

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Bielefeld also interested in HSV talent

Arminia Bielefeld also appear to be monitoring the situation closely. After securing survival at the last minute, the East Westphalians now have planning certainty and may be looking to strengthen their attack. In addition, managing director Michael Mutzel knows Hamburg’s youth market extremely well from his time as HSV sporting director. Boakye certainly fits the profile of a developable striker with pace and a good instinct for goals.

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At HSV, however, the striker was denied a major breakthrough. Although Boakye was repeatedly allowed to train and feature with the professionals, he apparently was not able to convince the coaching staff on a lasting basis. Within the club, there were reportedly doubts as to whether his qualities were enough for the Bundesliga. For now, Boakye will have to prove himself in the lower divisions.

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