Hamburg nears free transfer for former Leicester striker Patson Daka
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 7:40 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Hamburg is reportedly close to signing Patson Daka on a free transfer after his contract with Leicester City expired. Daka, who has 57 caps for Zambia, left Leicester after five years and is expected to provide much-needed attacking support for Hamburg, who struggled offensively last season. The team aims to enhance their roster before their second season in the Bundesliga. Daka is proficient in German, which could facilitate a smooth transition pending medical approval.
- •Daka became a free agent on July 1 after leaving Leicester City.
- •He previously played for Red Bull Salzburg and FC Liefering.
- •Hamburg's squad has lost key players, increasing the need for a striker.
- •Captain Yussuf Poulsen is currently their only natural center forward.
- 8:17 AMYahoo Sports — Official: HSV sign former Leicester forward Patson Daka
- 7:18 AMYahoo Sports — Hamburg sign Zambia striker Daka from Leicester
- 7:40 PMYahoo Sports — Hamburg close to acquiring former Leicester striker Patson Daka (27) on a free transfer
"SV Hamburg signed 27-year-old Patson Daka on a free transfer from Leicester City on Wednesday as the Bundesliga side's search for a striker paid off. After a successful medical in Hamburg, the Zambia international has already arrived at their training camp in Austria.
"Hamburger SV have completed the signing of 27-year-old Zambian forward Patson Daka.The striker joins the Bundesliga club on a free transfer after his contract with Leicester City expired at the end of...
"Sport Bild and the Hamburger Abendblatt report that Hamburg are close to signing former Leicester City striker Patson Daka on a free. After five years with the Foxes, the 57-times-capped Zambian inter...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 22, 2026, 8:17 AMOfficial: HSV sign former Leicester forward Patson Daka
Hamburger SV have completed the signing of 27-year-old Zambian forward Patson Daka.The striker joins the Bundesliga club on a free transfer after his contract with Leicester City expired at the end of...
- Yahoo SportsJul 22, 2026, 7:18 AMHamburg sign Zambia striker Daka from Leicester
SV Hamburg signed 27-year-old Patson Daka on a free transfer from Leicester City on Wednesday as the Bundesliga side's search for a striker paid off. After a successful medical in Hamburg, the Zambia international has already arrived at their training camp in Austria.
- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 7:40 PMHamburg close to acquiring former Leicester striker Patson Daka (27) on a free transfer
Sport Bild and the Hamburger Abendblatt report that Hamburg are close to signing former Leicester City striker Patson Daka on a free. After five years with the Foxes, the 57-times-capped Zambian inter...
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