Hoffenheim Expects Fisnik Asllani Departure Amid Transfer Talks

TSG Hoffenheim is bracing for the potential exit of young talent Fisnik Asllani, as the club confirmed ongoing transfer negotiations. Andreas Schicker, Hoffenheim's sporting director, revealed that Asllani possesses a release clause, indicating that a move is likely as the transfer window progresses.

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It is the case that there are discussions with clubs at home and abroad. It is no secret that Fisnik Asllani has a clause.

"It is the case that there are discussions with clubs at home and abroad. It is no secret that Fisnik Asllani has a clause," Schicker stated during the Bundesliga club's training camp kickoff. While Asllani was present at the training grounds, several World Cup participants, including Andrej Kramaric and Oliver Baumann, were still absent.

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I don't know if he is a marquee signing. I know that he is a boy with immense potential.

The club has secured its most significant signing in Belgian midfielder Nathan De Cat from RSC Anderlecht for approximately 20 million euros. Schicker described the 17-year-old as a player with "immense potential." However, Hoffenheim is actively searching for a replacement for winger Bazoumana Touré, who was sold to Newcastle United for a club-record fee of around 50 million euros, aiming to find a player with a similar profile.

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We definitely want to become active there.

Schicker also indicated that further departures are possible, particularly from players who were on loan last season, citing a lack of playing time. The club has already announced the transfer of striker Haris Tabakovic to Red Bull Salzburg. Hoffenheim is scheduled to hold its training camp in Seefeld, Austria, from August 2 to 9.

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Because playing practice is simply not given here.