Perfect end to the season: Baldé scores as Portugal's juniors win title! | OneFootball

Other international matches are taking place alongside the World Cup. Fabio Baldé was one of the players to catch the eye.

The Hamburg academy product represented Portugal’s U20 national team at the internationally renowned Maurice Revello Tournament – held in Toulon, France, since 1967 – and ultimately won the title. In the final, his team beat Tunisia’s U23 side 2–0. Baldé scored the crucial opener after 23 minutes. After being set up by Rafael Nel, he finished precisely into the right corner from around 11 meters out.

The win remained in the balance until stoppage time. The North Africans missed several clear-cut chances to equalize before Nel sealed the result with a tap-in. It was the fourth time the Selecao had triumphed in Toulon. Overall, they did so in highly convincing fashion. Portugal reached the final as unbeaten group winners with three victories and one draw against closest challengers Ivory Coast.

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HSV: Baldé on the way out?

All in all, Baldé played 285 of a possible 450 minutes and scored in the opening match after coming off the bench against Japan’s U19s to make it 4–0 at the time. By contrast, the season that has just ended was far less satisfying for him. The Hamburg-born player made only 17 appearances due to both injury problems and rather mixed performances, recording a meager two goal contributions.

Even so, Baldé continues to be linked with more high-profile clubs. Among them are Portuguese heavyweights Porto, Sporting, and Benfica, who will certainly have taken a close interest in the U20 national team’s recent performances. A summer transfer is on the table, especially since the player’s camp has hired several agencies to gather offers.

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HSV would not be opposed to a departure if the transfer fee is right. Given Baldé’s qualities, which are particularly evident in his pace, as well as his contract running until 2029, the club could command a hefty transfer profit that could also help finance further new signings – especially ones urgently needed in attack.

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