Instant starter: HSV pin big hopes on Gocholeishvili | OneFootball

Giorgi Gocholeishvili is already the ninth HSV newcomer of the summer. The Georgian could become a regular player almost immediately!

In recent weeks, those responsible have repeatedly made it clear what they are primarily looking for when signing new players: The Hamburg magic word of summer 2025 is intensity.

"If you compare how many kilometers we run, how many intense runs we have, and how many sprints, we're not yet at a level where we can keep up. Speed is an issue on various positions, as is the strength in one-on-one situations," Sports Director Stefan Kuntz explained shortly after the successful promotion, speaking to the NDR. Merlin Polzin has also repeatedly struck a similar tone.

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An actor who definitely embodies the required attributes is newcomer Giorgi Gocholeishvili. "He's someone who brings intensity. And that's what we need," Polzin made clear shortly after his presentation.

And indeed: The 24-year-old is considered an extremely dynamic actor who defines himself through his high running and commitment readiness. During his loan spell at FC Copenhagen and previously at Shakhtar Donetsk, Gocholeishvili gained experience as a right-wing player in a five-man defense.

A similar role awaits him at HSV. The Rothosen firmly believe in their recently installed playing system and hope to have found the perfect reinforcement in the Georgian. Because it's clear: Gocholeishvili comes as a regular player and not as a backup player to the Volkspark. Already during Friday's training session, he found himself in the first team.

The logical consequence is that at least one right-back from the promotion season, William Mikelbrencis or Silvan Hefti, will no longer be needed. According to consistent media reports, one of the two actors will be transferred before the deadline day. Mikelbrencis' age and development potential speak in favor of him staying, while Hefti's much better summer preparation speaks for him. However, a final decision on the sale must still be made.

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