Hamburg have officially confirmed the signing of Zambia striker Patson Daka. Multiple sources report that another addition is set to be unveiled shortly. Moroccan midfielder Bilal Nadir will also join the Bundesliga outfit on a free transfer. Kicker, Sport Bild, and the Hamburger Morgenpost all confirm that a deal to acquire Nadir is effectively done. Nadir arrives from French first division side Olympique Marseille.

Nadir – a player valued at €8m – is said to have a profile similar to that of departed leading goalscorer Fabio Vieira. However, with the 22-year-old being more suited to a centralized role, he will not directly replace the departed Portuguese international. Kicker reports that Hamburg remain committed to signing Vieira permanently.

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Statements on Patson Daka’s Signing

“In signing Patson, we’ve specifically strengthened ourselves at the center-forward position,” newly appointed HSV Board Member for Sport Kathleen Krüger noted in a club statement. “With him, we’re gaining a center forward who meets our expectations quite clearly.”

“Patson brings many qualities that are essential to our style of play,” HSV sporting director Claus Costa added. “He combines energy, speed, and deep runs of the highest intensity.”

“I’m happy to be here now and can’t wait to get started,” the player himself said. “I’m a passionate and energetic player whose job is to score goals. I think that’s exactly how I can help the team.”

GGFN | Peter Weis