By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Bundesliga side SV Hamburg have announced the loan signing of Nigerian winger Philip Otele, Prompt News reports.
Otele arrived HSV from Swiss club FC Basel.
The 26-year-old scored 18 goals and provided eight assists in 53 competitive matches for Basel.
Otele is Hamburg’s fourth winter signing after Damion Downs, Sander Tangvik and Albert Grönbaek.
Hamburg sporting director Claus Costa described the right-footed player as a textbook winger.
“Philip is a textbook winger. He possesses a high degree of creativity and a real goal threat. He plays with great courage on the ball and often looks for the most direct route to goal with his dribbling,” Costa told the club’s official website.
“Furthermore, Philip is in good match rhythm and in top form. He has already had a remarkable career path, where he had to work hard for everything he achieved. Philip is now eager for the next challenge in the Bundesliga. We are delighted that he has chosen HSV.”
Otele is excited to make the move to one of the best clubs in the Germany.
“It’s a proud moment for me. I didn’t really need any convincing because HSV and the Volksparkstadion are fantastic. The support from the fans is enormous. I can’t wait to get started!”
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