“Grateful and proud”: Königsdörffer speaks to HSV fans! | OneFootball

A few days ago, it became known that Ransford Königsdörffer will be joining 1. FSV Mainz 05. Many HSV fans can only partially understand the move.

Accordingly, there has been heated debate in recent days about the 24-year-old’s departure. Quite a few supporters accused the striker of overplaying his hand in search of a much more high-profile destination. Others, meanwhile, lamented the millions HSV could have received last summer.

At the time, Königsdörffer was on the verge of a move to Ligue 1 club OGC Nice. Only after irregularities arose during his medical did he return to the Volkspark. However, since the German-Ghanaian did not extend his contract, the Rothosen will now receive no transfer fee at all.

All of these thoughts are not really fair to Königsdörffer. They do, however, clearly show just how mixed the striker’s standing was among the Hanseatic club’s supporters. Especially in the first half of the season, the attacker, who went a long time without goals or luck, was subjected to plenty of ridicule and hostility.

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Königsdörffer wishes HSV “nothing but the best”

Nevertheless, Königsdörffer has now said an emotional goodbye to HSV and its fans. On Instagram, he addressed his followers with the following words: “Dear HSV, after 4 incredibly intense years, I have decided to take on a new challenge. I came here with the goal of helping HSV return to the Bundesliga, and I am more than grateful and proud that we achieved it last year. It was unique, and I will never forget that day.”

He continued: “I would like to sincerely thank everyone who always supported me and had my back despite all the obstacles. I am truly very grateful to you. A special thank you goes to my teammates, the entire staff, and especially to Merlin, Loïc, and Richi, who were always there for me on and off the pitch. I wish the club nothing but the best in the future! Yours, Ransi.”

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