Hamburg adds Patson Daka to strengthen central attack ahead of Bundesliga season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 2:34 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Hamburg’s new signing Patson Daka joins from Leicester City on a free transfer. Daka, who scored five goals and four assists last season, aims to fill the gap left by Ransford Königsdörffer. The club's sporting director, Kathleen Krüger, emphasizes a patient approach as they aim to avoid a second-season slump. Daka reportedly chose HSV over more lucrative offers, seeking a sporting challenge. Early reports from training camp indicate he is making a strong impression.
- •Patson Daka joins Hamburg from Leicester City on a free transfer.
- •Daka scored five goals and four assists in the last season.
- •He replaces Ransford Königsdörffer in Hamburg's central attack.
- •Daka chose Hamburg over more lucrative offers for a sporting challenge.
- •He impressed teammates during early training sessions.
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"Hamburg’s new sporting director Kathleen Krüger has to take things slowly. The “second-season syndrome,” which says that promoted teams often slip in their second year after a strong first seas...
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