Schonlau dropped: Is a contract termination on the cards? | OneFootball

Sebastian Schonlau was not part of the HSV squad for the cup game. A sporting perspective in Hamburg is no longer available, just like for several other players.

Since his move from SC Paderborn in the summer of 2021, Sebastian Schonlau wore the captain's armband at Hamburger SV. Especially in the first two seasons, which each ended with failure in the relegation, he was able to convince. After a longer injury break, the performances of the central defender decreased. His importance for the team began to decrease, especially since promotion coach Merlin Polzin took over.

Schonlau, who had the captain's armband taken away from him the week before, did not travel to the DFB Cup game in Pirmasens (2-1 after extra time). Polzin did not find a place for him in the 20-man squad. Even Guilherme Ramos - loaned out to Portugal in the previous season - has overtaken him. According to Bild information, HSV sports director Stefan Kuntz discussed the situation of the 31-year-old with advisor Thomas Strunz in a phone call.

In addition to Schonlau, Jatta and Hefti are also supposed to leave

If Schonlau, who should have interested parties in the 2nd Bundesliga under normal circumstances, does not find a new club, HSV would even offer him a contract termination. In view of the contract still running until June 30, 2026, a severance payment would be due. The same applies if the Hanseatic League wants to part with Bakery Jatta and Silvan Hefti in the summer. The duo is also supposed to leave and was not called up for the game in Pirmasens.

However, their work permits run much longer, so HSV would have to pay severance pay in the seven-figure range in the event of a premature separation. This is something he cannot afford despite achieving debt freedom in the summer. Therefore, the club is trying to make a loan palatable to both players. However, no concrete offers have been received in the Volkspark yet. Furthermore, it is questionable whether Jatta, who is bound until 2029, is even interested in a transfer.

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The situation looks more promising for Ramos, who, despite a decent preparation and the equalizing goal in the DFB Cup, is no longer supposed to play a major role. There is said to be a loose inquiry from abroad. For the Portuguese, who came from Bielefeld without a transfer fee, further doors should open, as HSV does not necessarily strive for compensation for a transfer in his case either.

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