Brighton manager Fabian Hürzeler has revealed the club’s interest in experienced German defender Mats Hummels, believing they may have an advantage in negotiations.
The 35-year-old was a standout for Borussia Dortmund last season, helping the club reach the Champions League final.
The veteran, however, was unable to prevent Dortmund from losing 2-0 to Real Madrid at Wembley Stadium, with Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Jr scoring in the second half to seal the tie.
Hummels, a 78-time Germany international and 2014 World Cup winner, left Dortmund at the end of the season as his contract expired.
Given his quality and experience, Hummels is naturally in high demand as a free agent, and AC Milan were the first major European club to be connected. with his signature earlier in the summer. More recently, West Ham United were revealed as another potential suitor for Hummels, who is a five-time Bundesliga champion with Dortmund and Bayern Munich combined Brighton manager Fabian Hürzeler has confirmed the club’s interest in veteran German defender Mats Hummels and believes they may have the edge in negotiations. The 35-year-old was one of the stars for Borussia Dortmund last season as they reached the Champions League final. However, the veteran was unable to stop Dortmund from succumbing to a 2-0 defeat against Real Madrid at Wembley, with second-half goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Jr settling the tie. Hummels — a 78-time Germany international and 2014 World Cup winner — left Dortmund at the end of the season upon
His contract was expired.
Hummels is naturally in high demand as a free agent due to his quality and experience, and AC Milan was the first major European club to express interest in his signing earlier this summer.
West Ham United were recently mentioned as another prospective suitor for Hummels, who has won the Bundesliga five times with Dortmund and Bayern Munich combined.
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