Left from the Superliga for almost 2 years, Philip Otele signed with a huge Bundesliga club: “Big things are coming”

According to the official statement from HSV, Otele came on loan until the end of the season. Philip Otele will wear number 27 for the Bundesliga outfit, ranked 13th with 19 points collected in 19 matches.

The official communiqué of those from Hamburg; “Welcome, Philip!”

Philip Otele signed with Hamburg / Photo: Facebook

“Welcome to Hamburg, Philip.

I signed Philip Otele from FC Basel. The 26-year-old winger joins us on loan for the rest of this season. Big things are coming!” Hamburg posted on social media.

Philip Otele also gave his first statements in the “Dinosaur” shirt: “It's a moment of pride for me. It didn't take much convincing. HSV and the Volksparkstadion are huge. The support of the fans is incredible. I can't wait to get started,” said the former footballer from CFR Cluj at the presentation, according to the official website of Hamburg.

Philip is an extreme in pure form. Brings flair and danger to the opposition goal. He plays with courage and often tries to take on defenders in one-on-one duels and attack the goal directly on the dribble. He is 100% physically fit and has been playing regularly of late. Philip had a unique career path and worked very hard, step by step. He can't wait to play in the Bundesliga and we are delighted that he has chosen HSV

–Claus Costa, the sporting director of Hamburg

Philip Otele signed with Hamburg / Photo: Facebook

Philip Otele started his career in the lower leagues in England and then ended up at Kauno Zalgiris. In 2022, he arrived in Romania for the first time at UTA Arad, a team for which he played 58 matches, scored 11 times and provided 3 decisive assists. In 2023 he arrived at CFR Cluj (45 matches, 18 goals and 8 assists). The group from Gruia sold him for 3.5 million to Al Wahda a year later. He was then sent on loan to Basel, and in the summer the Swiss team acquired him permanently.

• This season he has 32 games played, 9 goals and 4 assists. It is quoted at 5 million euros. In total he collected 58 matches for Basel, 18 goals, 8 decisive assists.

• Competition for the position in Hamburg: Fabio Balde (currently injured), Jean-Luc Dompe, Alexander Rossing-Lelesiit (currently injured)