Tough HSV talks with Heuer Fernandes: deal still ‘some way off’ | OneFootball

HSV’s contract poker with Daniel Heuer Fernandes is turning into a drawn-out affair. A breakthrough is currently nowhere in sight.

Quite the opposite: as Bild reports, despite initial talks and a concrete offer, both sides are still “quite a long way” from reaching an agreement.

The starting point is actually clearly defined: if HSV avoid relegation, the contract is automatically extended by another year. However, if the club go down, the 33-year-old’s deal would expire in the summer. Despite a comparatively comfortable position in the relegation battle, this uncertainty appears to be making the negotiations even more difficult.

Together with his new advisor Tobias Sander, Heuer Fernandes is currently trying to sound out a long-term future at the Volkspark.

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From a sporting perspective, there seem to be hardly any arguments against an extension at first glance. The goalkeeper is having an outstanding season, has not missed a single minute so far, and is a key factor behind the Rothosen’s defensive stability. In the second half of the season, HSV have conceded the fewest goals in the league. As one of the club’s longest-serving professionals, the veteran also enjoys a high standing.

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Even so, the decision-makers around sporting director Claus Costa remain hesitant. One possible reason could be the club’s long-term planning in the goalkeeper position. With the winter signing of Sander Tangvik, HSV have already secured a young and promising talent who could become the number one in the future.

The situation is made even more delicate by growing interest from other clubs. Among them, Bayern Munich are said to be monitoring the experienced goalkeeper. Heuer Fernandes could move to Munich as cover for Jonas Urbig if Manuel Neuer ends his career this summer. There also appear to be interested parties abroad.

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