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Hamburg Sign USMNT Forward Damion Downs on Loan From Southampton With Option to Buy

The move offers the 21-year-old a return to the Bundesliga to rebuild form before the 2026 World Cup.

Overview

  • Hamburg confirmed a season-long loan with an option to purchase the striker from Southampton.
  • Transfermarkt reports a €500,000 loan fee and a buy option around €10 million that could rise to €12 million with add-ons.
  • Downs struggled for minutes in England, registering 14 appearances without a goal and one assist since joining Southampton in the summer.
  • HSV officials described him as a tall, direct center forward built for transition play and emphasized he fits their targeted profile.
  • The former Köln attacker scored 10 goals in last season’s 2. Bundesliga and seeks regular minutes to boost his U.S. World Cup candidacy.