Media report: uncertain future for HSV French trio! | OneFootball

With survival now secured, HSV’s focus is slowly but surely shifting toward the future. Despite two matches still to play, more and more thoughts are turning to the upcoming summer transfer window.

Sporting director Claus Costa will, in all likelihood, have to set another squad overhaul in motion. Several contracts are expiring, and a number of loan players will also return to their parent clubs. These looming personnel changes are likely to affect the so-called “French connection” as well.

No fewer than five players with French passports were part of HSV’s squad this season — more than ever before. But according to a Mopo report, that picture could change significantly in the summer. While not much is expected to change for Rayan Philippe and Warmed Omari, who were only signed last year, the future of three of their compatriots is completely up in the air.

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HSV’s French players: Two departures and one loan?

William Mikelbrencis is particularly in focus. As things stand, the 22-year-old full-back, who was mostly a regular starter in the second half of the season, will be available on a free transfer in just a few weeks. According to consistent media reports, talks over an extension are proving difficult. Financially, the two sides are said to be still quite far apart. A departure is therefore a very realistic possibility.

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The situation appears similarly complicated for Jean-Luc Dompé. The winger was a key player during the promotion campaign, but has lost significant importance in the Bundesliga. Alongside inconsistent form, repeated misconduct off the pitch has also caused unrest. Despite being under contract until 2027, many signs point to a split in the summer.

Aboubaka Soumahoro is also facing an uncertain future. The defensive all-rounder, signed in January 2025, has so far made only five competitive appearances for HSV and is currently on loan at AS Saint-Etienne. Without any meaningful playing time, he will return to the Volkspark in the summer, which is why another loan spell is considered the most likely option.

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