HSV on the hunt for a playmaker: former VfB star in the frame! | OneFootball

In search of a new creative player, HSV is also looking to France. Former Stuttgart player Fabian Rieder is a candidate.

Time is slowly running out for the squad planners at Hamburger SV: Sporting director Stefan Kuntz recently made it clear that the club has not yet reached its goal in the transfer market. In addition to a central defender, the Hanseatic club is especially searching for a creative mind for the midfield. And according to the Hamburger Abendblatt, a familiar face from the Bundesliga has come into focus: Fabian Rieder.

The Swiss international is under contract with French first division club Stade Rennes and was loaned out to VfB Stuttgart last season. There, he made 21 league appearances, scored one goal, and provided four assists. Rieder was a key player especially in the first half of the season, before his playing time decreased in the second half.

The 23-year-old is versatile and can play not only as a number ten but also on the right wing. Since new signing Rayan Philippe has struggled during pre-season, this fact could be particularly interesting for the Rothosen.

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HSV eyeing Rieder loan

The North Germans are primarily hoping for creativity from Rieder. However, a transfer is proving to be complicated: Rennes signed the midfielder from Young Boys Bern in 2022 for around 15 million euros and does not want to let him go for a bargain price. A sale would likely exceed HSV’s financial capabilities.

A loan seems more realistic, especially since Hamburg recently loaned defender Warmed Omari from the Ligue 1 club and the relationship with Rennes is good.

Rieder himself is reportedly open to a move to Hamburg. However, the situation could change if he secures a permanent spot in the Rennes starting eleven. He was already in the starting lineup for the league opener against Olympique Marseille. So it remains completely open whether HSV will manage to seal the deal before the deadline day.

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