"I love this club": HSV star sparks hope of staying! | OneFootball

Miro Muheim has undergone an impressive development at HSV. From being a liability, he has transformed into a leading player.

When the Swiss player was signed from FC St. Gallen in the summer of 2021, such a career path was by no means foreseeable. Especially during his early days in Hamburg, he repeatedly made serious defensive errors. Many HSV fans turned up their noses when the club exercised the purchase option in February 2022 and signed Muheim permanently for 1.5 million euros.

However, the left-back repaid this trust with increasingly better performances and over time became an undisputed regular. With a remarkable 13 assists last season, Muheim played a major role in the return to the Bundesliga. His strong offensive stats also made him a permanent fixture in the Swiss national team.

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Muheim talks about HSV future

Since the promotion, Muheim has also been getting better and better at working off the ball. “Stupid mistakes,” as the left-footer himself described his handball before the penalty that led to Borussia Dortmund’s 3-2, are becoming increasingly rare. The 27-year-old recently told Blick: “Our game has fundamentally changed, and so has my role. I’m much more challenged defensively. After three years of dominance in the 2nd division, it was an adjustment. It was a demanding challenge, but one I enjoyed.”

One could add: a challenge he has mastered well. After all, Muheim has played in 26 out of 27 possible Bundesliga matches, missing only once due to suspension. He is also increasingly leading the Rothosen onto the field as captain. “I’ve also made progress in terms of leadership. I try to help both on and off the pitch and to lead wherever possible,” said Muheim.

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The only slight concern is the fact that this key player is only contracted to HSV until 2027. So after the season, the question looms: extend or sell? For now, however, the focus is on securing their place in the league. “The focus right now is only on the season run-in,” Muheim also made clear. “Maybe it’s a topic that will be discussed in the summer.”

At least the following statement should give HSV fans hope for his stay: “I love this club, I identify with the city, the fans, and the club.” But will this love be enough for an extension?

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