Second-tier German football league covered in this article. - HSV prolongs deal for replacement goalkeeper Tom Mickel.
Hamburg SV has signed a new contract with reserve goalkeeper Tom Mickel. The second-tier football club announced the news on Thursday. The 35-year-old keeper has been playing for the Hanseatic team since 2009, with a short break in 2011 when he played for Greuther Fürth. "I'm thrilled that the club still thinks I'm valuable," said the veteran goalkeeper, who mostly contributes off the pitch. "As the oldest player in the squad, I feel it's my responsibility to set an example and guide the team each day," added Mickel.
