Walter builds HSV 2.0: another old ally joins him at Kiel! | OneFootball

Holstein Kiel are increasingly assembling a squad with a notable HSV influence. Just two days after signing Sebastian Schonlau, the second-division club has also brought Faride Alidou under contract.

Schonlau, who most recently played in Canada for the Vancouver Whitecaps, only recently parted ways with his MLS club and is now returning to Germany. In Kiel, he will reunite with familiar faces: former HSV coach Tim Walter as well as his former teammate Jonas Meffert. All three arrived at the Volkspark together in the summer of 2021. There, they shaped a small era over several years that only came to an end with Walter’s dismissal in February 2024.

Alidou now adds another familiar face to this “HSV network.” The 24-year-old attacking player was developed at the Volkspark. In October 2021, he made his professional debut under Walter. After a total of 23 appearances, he moved on to Eintracht Frankfurt in the summer of 2022. Although Alidou was unable to establish himself permanently in Frankfurt, he now brings experience from numerous spells at home and abroad. Kiel have signed him to a one-year contract with an option.

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Former HSV star Alidou looks forward to Kiel

In the Storks’ official statement, sporting director Olaf Rebbe said: “Faride has already been around a lot in his still-young career and has gained valuable experience at the highest level. His focus now is on building stability and consistency at Holstein Kiel and fully realizing his footballing potential. We are looking forward to working with him.”

Alidou himself is also optimistic about his new task. “I’m looking forward to Holstein Kiel and the challenge that comes with it,” he explained. “A lot has happened at this club in recent years, and I’ve followed its development from afar as well. Now I want to do my part to help us have a good and successful season.” At the very least, parts of the squad certainly won’t be lacking chemistry.

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