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Farewell after more than 12 years: Yussuf Poulsen is moving to HSV!
Yussuf Poulsen is leaving RB Leipzig after more than 12 years and moving to Hamburger SV. A moving farewell.
Farewell after more than 12 years: Yussuf Poulsen is moving to HSV!
The Dane Yussuf Poulsen is leaving RB Leipzig after more than twelve years and moving to Hamburger SV. This move represents a profound turning point in the history of the talented striker, who was committed to the club for 4,394 days and 425 games. During this time, Poulsen scored 95 goals and provided 66 assists. That confirms lvz.de.
An official statement from the club makes it clear that Poulsen has signed a two-year contract with Hamburger SV, for which the club will pay a transfer fee of 1.5 million euros. The transfer fee will be used by RB Leipzig to finance the player's severance payment, with an additional million euros being invested. This sum is an expression of responsibility and respect for a player who stayed at the club for over a decade.
Change and personal motivations
Poulsen has now said that he is striving for more appreciation in Hamburg. Regardless of his esteem among RB fans, he found himself in a less than pleasant situation in terms of sporting leadership. She no longer planned with him, which led to his departure. He was also denied a move to Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2023, even though there was an offer of 10 million euros. A year later he received approval to move.
In the past season, Poulsen was mostly active as a substitute and only made 22 appearances in which he was on the pitch for 743 minutes. His susceptibility to injuries increased, which further limited his already reduced playing time. The striker, who came to Leipzig from Lyngby BK in 2013 for 1.5 million euros, went through the journey with the club from the 3rd division to the Champions League.
One final message to the fans
He described his departure as a “sad day”. In an emotional farewell speech lasting over four minutes, Poulsen took the opportunity to say goodbye to the RB supporters. They appreciated his commitment and achievements over the years. Leipzig became a second home for him, where his two children were born, and the memories of their time together will always remain.
On Monday Poulsen will travel to the training camp in Herzogenaurach with his new team. His first meeting with RB Leipzig in the new season is scheduled for October 2025, when he plays with Hamburger SV at the Red Bull Arena. Bild.de reports that the move was not entirely voluntary, but circumstances required a change.