Mbappé to Müller: HSV signing Adeline has big-name role models | OneFootball

Martin Adeline has only been at HSV for a few days. But the new attacking player has already given a clear impression of the kind of footballer he wants to be.

In doing so, the 22-year-old names a prominent figure as his benchmark. “I want to be like Thomas Müller in terms of my profile,” Adeline said at his presentation in Hamburg (via Hamburger Abendblatt). The Frenchman was not referring to the 2014 World Cup winner’s position or playing style, but above all to his mentality. For him, determination and purposefulness are what matter most. “When we score a goal, I get very emotional and sometimes can’t control myself anymore, just like Thomas Müller,” said the HSV new signing.

Adeline has had plenty of reasons to celebrate lately. The playmaker moved from French top-flight promoted side ES Troyes AC to the Hanseatic city and signed a contract there until 2030. Last season, the youngster was one of the standout players in Ligue 2, scoring ten goals and providing eleven assists in 36 competitive matches.

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The transfer was also financially attractive for HSV. Including possible bonus payments, the Rothosen are expected to pay around four million euros for Adeline. Since his market value had multiplied within a year from €700,000 to around €10 million, it is fair to describe the deal as an absolute bargain. Because his contract in Troyes was nearing its end, HSV were able to keep the transfer fee well below his actual market value.

HSV newcomer idolizes Mbappé and Messi

Besides Thomas Müller, the new signing also has other prominent role models. “When it comes to personality, I take a lot from my compatriot Kylian Mbappé,” he explained. His footballing idol, meanwhile, is eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi.

Adeline is very unlikely to reach such heights at the Volkspark. However, according to his own statement, his decision to join HSV was also influenced by head coach Merlin Polzin’s sporting concept. He was also particularly impressed by the atmosphere at the Volksparkstadion. “It’s like Marseille,” said the attacking player. “That’s what you dream of as a footballer.”

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.