With Musiala out: HSV star hoped for Bayern move! | OneFootball

Only on the last day of the transfer period did Fábio Vieira join HSV. Previously, the playmaker had hoped for a move to Bayern.

When Fábio Vieira makes his debut for HSV on Saturday (6:30 PM, Sky), there is a special story behind the match. The Portuguese midfielder could have imagined himself wearing the Bayern jersey just a few weeks ago. This is reported by Bild.

Background: Jamal Musiala's severe fibula fracture in July sparked discussions at FC Bayern about whether a short-term replacement was needed in the creative position. While names like Marco Asensio were being discussed, Vieira also offered himself through his agency Gestifute in Munich. The former U21 national player of Portugal, who once moved from FC Porto to Arsenal for 35 million euros, hoped for the chance to step into the role of the injured Musiala.

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Bayern talks with Vieira never heated up

However, concrete talks with the record champion never materialized. The doubts about Vieira's ability to assert himself in the Premier League, where he only managed 793 minutes of play in two years, were probably too great. Bayern's interest in Asensio was greater, but it failed due to high salary demands.

The transfer poker around Vieira only really picked up later. VfB Stuttgart was repeatedly rumored to be interested. Ultimately, the Swabians decided to sign Bilal El Khannouss, who came from Leicester City. A few days before the end of the transfer deadline, HSV entered the poker and finally made the move on September 1st.

Now Vieira wants to show in Hamburg why he was once considered one of the most promising number ten talents in all of Europe. With his technique and creativity, he is expected to provide the newly promoted team with the much-needed creative impulses. And perhaps still recommend himself for higher tasks.

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