Overview

• Hamburg confirmed the permanent signing of Albert Sambi Lokonga and the loan of Fábio Vieira from Arsenal, with multiple reports via Sky saying the Vieira deal includes a purchase option.
• Sporting director Claus Costa said both players were long-tracked targets, crediting extensive communication, steady nerves and precise timing for completing the late moves.
• MOPO reported Lokonga’s fee was apparently below €1 million, which the club framed as conservative business without disclosing exact figures.
• Vieira and Lokonga completed their first training session with HSV shortly after the deals were finalized, underscoring plans to inject creativity into the attack.
• HSV also brought in 18-year-old defender Luka Vuskovic on loan from Tottenham as part of the club’s closing transfer activity.