"Far from finished: HSV star set for new deal soon?" | OneFootball

An important personnel decision is looming at HSV. Right-back William Mikelbrencis could remain at Volkspark beyond the summer.

Although the Frenchman's contract expires at the end of the season, more and more signs are pointing towards an extension. Coach Merlin Polzin made it clear before the Bundesliga clash with 1. FC Köln (Saturday, 6:30 p.m.) how much he values the defender’s development.

“William came to us as a very young guy. Back then, he spoke neither German nor English,” the HSV coach recalled. Since then, the Frenchman has made great progress: “He has worked hard on himself and maybe, at times, played less than he had imagined.”

The first years in an HSV jersey were not easy for Mikelbrencis. In his first two seasons, he made only twelve appearances. In last season’s 2. Bundesliga campaign, the 22-year-old already played in 25 matches, and in the current Bundesliga season, he has made 19 appearances, nine of them as a starter. Most recently, he even started three games in a row. “When you get the chance, you have to deliver. He has done that throughout the entire season,” praised Polzin.

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HSV seeks dialogue with Mikelbrencis

The full-back also brings special qualities to the pitch. With a top speed of 34.8 km/h, he is among the fastest players in the HSV squad.

Accordingly, talks are already underway in the background. According to a Bild report, sporting director Claus Costa has already had an initial phone call with Mikelbrencis’ agent. A more in-depth discussion about the future is expected to follow soon.

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Coach Polzin left no doubt that HSV still sees a lot of potential in the youngster: “We are far from finished with him. He knows exactly which steps he needs to take next.”

If Mikelbrencis does indeed extend his contract, this could also have an impact on the competition. First and foremost, this concerns loanee Giorgi Gocholeishvili, whose future at Volkspark is still open. After a strong start to the season, the Georgian’s performances have noticeably declined in recent months.

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