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Hertha sign new center-forward after long search
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Hertha sign new center-forward after long search

From Die Zeit · () German

Translated from German and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Hertha BSC have signed Swedish striker Gustaf Nilsson on loan from Club Brugge shortly before the transfer deadline.
  • The second-tier club also secured an option to buy the 29-year-old forward next season.
  • Nilsson fills the final major gap in the squad after making limited appearances for the Belgian champions.

Hertha BSC have found the experienced striker they had been seeking, bringing Gustaf Nilsson to Berlin on loan from Club Brugge shortly before the transfer deadline.

The second-tier club also negotiated an option to sign the Swedish forward permanently next season. Sport director Benjamin Weber said Nilsson matched the profile Hertha still wanted for its attack.

The 29-year-old had recently fallen out of the regular lineup at Belgian champions Club Brugge. He made a brief appearance for Sweden against France at the World Cup in the summer.

Nilsson completes what Hertha considers the last major gap in its squad. Coach Stefan Leitl had wanted an experienced attacker with a different profile alongside Sebastian Grönning and Luca Schuler.

The 1.97-meter striker has previously played in Germany. During the 2021-22 period with third-tier club Wehen Wiesbaden, he scored 21 goals in 50 competitive matches.

Gustaf fits exactly the profile we were still looking for in attack.

— Benjamin WeberHertha's sporting director explained why the club signed Nilsson.
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