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Poulsen before change: HSV chases Leipzig's original storm rock!
Yussuf Poulsen could leave RB Leipzig after 12 years and move to Hamburger SV. Discussions are ongoing about a transfer.
Poulsen before change: HSV chases Leipzig's original storm rock!
Yussuf Poulsen, the Danish veteran of RB Leipzig, is facing an exciting next chapter in his career. After twelve years at the club, the 31-year-old striker is considering leaving for Hamburger SV. The Bundesliga returnee has shown great interest in Poulsen in order to sign him as a replacement for Davie Selke, who is willing to leave. According to information from Laola1 Poulsen is HSV's preferred candidate.
Poulsen struggled last season, spending just 362 minutes on the pitch despite making 29 appearances. The move to Hamburg could be all the more an opportunity for him to get more playing time again. The Dane is willing to make significant cuts in salary in order to take advantage of this opportunity.
Financial background and transfer details
However, those interested from Hamburg have to be prepared for a transfer fee of between two and three million euros, which Leipzig is demanding. However, negotiations could prove difficult as HSV aims to reduce the transfer fee “significantly”. How Yahoo Sports reports, HSV recently signed French striker Rayan Philippe, which has already given the club's offensive a new player. But interest in Poulsen remains unbroken.
RB Leipzig would also benefit from his move, as they would save salary costs through Poulsen's departure. With 425 appearances and 95 goals, Poulsen was a central figure in Leipzig's success story, which took them from the third division to the Bundesliga. The Danish talent helped the club celebrate two promotions and two domestic cup wins. Loud t-online.de During his time at Leipzig he collected over 150 goal participations, which underlines his importance for the club.
Looking into the future
With his contract at RB Leipzig expiring in 2026, the former Lyngby player could now be ready to take on a new challenge. Both the player and the HSV are open to discussions, so exciting days are just around the corner. Could this be the start of a new chapter in Poulsen's career? The fans in Hamburg would definitely be happy to have a player with so much experience and talent.