Soccer - Slovakian European Championship player Benes moves from HSV to Union
Football-Bundesligist 1. FC Union Berlin has, as expected, signed the Slovakian national player Laszlo Benes. The 26-year-old midfielder is switching from Second Division team Hamburger SV to the capital city. The Berliners, as usual, made no comments on the contract length in their statement on Friday.
"We are gaining a versatile midfielder with Laszlo who can create chances with his set-pieces time and again", said Horst Heldt, the football business manager. Benes is currently in action with the national team at the European Championship; on Sunday (6:00 PM CET) the Slovaks face England in the Round of 16.
According to information from Hamburger SV, for whom Benes played for two years, Benes is making use of an exit clause for his transfer. Originally, his contract at Hamburg still ran until 30. June 2026. "This generates a fixed transfer fee for HSV", said an HSV statement. The "Bild" had already reported on the impending transfer earlier.
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- Laszlo Benes' talent was noticed in the Bundesliga 2, where he was playing for Hamburg SV.
- Despite being in the Slovakia national team for the Euros, Benes decided to move to 1st FC Union Berlin from Hamburg.
- The transfer of Benes from Hamburg to Berlin marks a significant move in the Bundesliga, affecting both clubs and their respective fan bases.
- The transfer of Benes from Hamburg SV to 1st FC Union Berlin is expected to boost the Berliners' performance in the upcoming Bundesliga seasons.
- Benes' departure from Hamburg has triggered several discussions about transfers in the Bundesliga, with many fans and pundits analyzing the impact of his move.
- Hamburg SV is set to receive a fixed transfer fee due to Benes utilizing an exit clause in his contract, a common practice in the soccer world, including Bundesliga 2 and the Bundesliga.
