HSV hero in the DFB-Pokal: will Königsdörffer leave this summer? | OneFootball

Since the failed transfer to OGC Nice, Ransford Königsdörffer has been fully reintegrated into HSV. However, a departure this summer is still possible.

It was a liberating moment for the team and fans alike: In extra time, Ransford Königsdörffer headed a free-kick cross from Miro Muheim to score the 2-1 winning goal against FK Pirmasens. The striker once again proved how important he is to HSV and saved his team from a heavy cup defeat.

Just a few weeks ago, Königsdörffer was on the verge of leaving. Ligue 1 club OGC Nice was willing to invest between six and seven million euros for the German-Ghanaian. However, after the medical check, the French decided against signing him due to knee problems that had troubled him, especially in his youth. At HSV, however, no one doubts his ability to perform: In the last three seasons, he has missed only two games.

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Königsdörffer still in demand!

All the more valuable he is in the current situation. Since captain Yussuf Poulsen is not yet fully fit, Königsdörffer is currently the first option in the center of the attack. At the same time, his future remains open. The transfer window is still open for two weeks, and according to Bild information, the goal-getter was observed again by a foreign club during the test match against RCD Mallorca (0-2). If an interested party from a European top league makes a serious offer, a transfer is at least conceivable.

Nevertheless, the striker feels very comfortable in Hamburg. The city, fans, and the trust of the club management speak in favor of him staying. Coach Merlin Polzin and sports director Stefan Kuntz also demonstratively backed him after the failed transfer.

However, the contract situation remains exciting: Königsdörffer's contract expires in 2026. Although he can imagine an extension, he demands a salary adjustment as a key player and a release clause in case of relegation. Bild reports. If there is no agreement and a transfer does not take place this summer, he would be available for free in 2026.

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