German Bundesliga side Hamburger SV have confirmed the signing of Zambia international striker Patson Daka on a one-year contract with an option to extend for a further year.
The 27-year-old successfully completed his medical examination at the Athleticum training ground in Volkspark on Tuesday before travelling to the club’s pre-season training camp in Austria.
Hamburger SV Sporting Director Kathleen Krüger said: “With the signing of Patson, we have strategically strengthened our attack. He’s a center forward who perfectly fits our requirements: He demonstrates a high level of commitment both on and off the ball and consistently puts the team first. At the same time, he brings a wealth of experience at the international level. We are convinced that Patson’s qualities will be an immediate asset to our team, and we are delighted to welcome him to HSV.”
Daka joins Hamburger SV after leaving Leicester City, where he spent five seasons following his move from RB Salzburg in 2021.
Speaking after signing his contract, Daka said: “I’m delighted to be here now and can’t wait to get started. I’m a passionate and energetic player whose job it is to score goals. I think that’s exactly how I can help the team.
“I watched a few HSV games. It’s an exciting team, and I’m happy to now be a part of it. The club’s management gave me a very warm welcome and made me feel like I belonged here from the very beginning. The whole package made perfect sense to me right away, so I didn’t have to think about it for long. The many positive conversations made the decision easy.”
During his time with the Foxes, the Chipolopolo striker made 165 appearances, scored 29 goals and provided 18 assists. He also won the FA Community Shield, helped Leicester secure promotion back to the Premier League by winning the EFL Championship title, and leaves as the club’s all-time leading scorer in European competitions with six goals.
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The move marks a new chapter in Daka’s career as he returns to top-flight football after competing in the English second tier last season.
Hamburger SV will be hoping the Zambian forward’s pace, experience, and eye for goal will strengthen their attack ahead of the new season.
Christopher Katongo was the last Zambian to score in the German Bundesliga, netting three goals for Arminia Bielefeld. Since then, no Zambian has featured in the league, with Patson Daka now set to become the latest Zambian to play in Germany’s top flight.
The other two Zambians to score in the Bundesliga are Andrew Sinkala, who scored three goals for FC Augsburg, and Moses Sichone, who found the net once for FC Köln.
Daka will now have the opportunity to write his own piece of history in the Bundesliga, just as he did during his time in England.
