Overview

• Jatta confirmed he wants a German passport and his attorney has already initiated the necessary paperwork.
• He arrived in Germany as a refugee from Gambia in 2015 and joined Hamburger SV’s youth setup a year later.
• In 2019 he faced claims of using a false identity that sparked raids and media scrutiny before prosecutors dropped the case in 2024.
• Jatta described the public debate as the toughest period of his life and has praised HSV for its steadfast support.
• Under contract until 2029, he is focused on helping the newly promoted club secure its Bundesliga status.