Monchengladbach's Hahn joins Hamburg

Andre Hahn will join Hamburg SV from league rivals Borussia Monchengladbach after passing the medical, both Bundesliga football clubs confirmed .

Hamburg reinforced their offensive with the signing of striker Andre Hahn, who signed a four-year deal on Thursday, which will keep him with the "HSV" until June 2021, reports Xinhua news agency.

"Andre is a fast and agile striker, who gives us more variability thanks to his flexibility. We are very pleased that Andre has opted for Hamburg and that we gain an experienced Bundesliga player," Hamburg's sporting director Jens Todt said.

The 26-year-old striker rejoins the Hamburg club where he started his professional career in 2008. After several spells at lower league sides Hahn caught attention during his time at Augsburg after scoring 12 goals in 48 appearances.

His performances with the "Fuggerstaedter" secured him a spot in Germany's national team where he made his debut against Poland in May 2014.

After one year with Augsburg, Hahn agreed on a transfer to Borussia Monchengladbach in March 2014 and ensured 14 goals in 68 appearances.

Hahn is the fourth summer new arrival for Hamburg after goalkeeper Julia Pollersbeck, Kyriakos Papadopoulos, and Bjarne Thoelke.

--IANS

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