He’s got Olympic silver: HSV eye up Joris Chotard! | OneFootball

Hamburg SV could further strengthen their central midfield. According to a French media report, the object of desire is Joris Chotard.

With Nicolai Remberg and Nicolas Capaldo, Hamburg SV has already signed two new additions for the central midfield. However, depending on which game system Merlin Polzin ultimately decides on and depending on the position for which Daniel Elfadli is then intended, the Red Shorts could become active in the number six position once again.

According to a report by French transfer journalist Marc Mechenoua from Le Parisien, HSV has therefore inquired about Joris Chotard at HSC Montpellier. The 23-year-old is at home in defensive midfield and has a market value of six million euros. According to Mechenoua, Montpellier, which has just been relegated to Ligue 2, is demanding a transfer fee of around four million euros.

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But it is clear: The Hanseatics are not alone in their pursuit of Chotard. According to the report, 1. FC Cologne and Werder Bremen, two other Bundesliga clubs, have expressed their interest to HSC. Teams from France and the second English league also have the youngster in their sights.

That Chotard is internationally sought after is not surprising at all. The 1.79m man was on the field in 26 out of 34 possible matches last season. He missed the other duels due to minor injuries. Chotard also previously played for the French U23 national team and won the silver medal at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. He was in the starting line-up in the final against Spain.

And yet: In the central midfield, HSV is already well positioned compared to other positions. The priority is mainly the central defence and the right defensive side. The promoted team would probably only become active in the number six position again if Polzin's tactical orientation allows it and if Elfadli is permanently planned as a defender.

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