"Leeds will decide what happens" – Player likely on way out of Elland Road

Bornauw on loan at Hamburg with a €4.5m option to buy; the German club likely to exercise it after strong performances.

Sebastiaan Bornauw joined HSV Hamburg on loan in the summer after two frustrating years at Leeds United. The deal includes a €4.5m option for the German club to make the move permanent, which they are likely to explore next summer. The 27-year-old defender has impressed at Hamburg, making six Bundesliga appearances and playing 67% of available minutes as a key defensive leader.

He left Leeds seeking regular playing time after struggling for opportunities under Daniel Farke. Bornauw said he is happy at Hamburg and that both clubs will decide his future, though he expressed comfort with his current situation.