Hamburger SV Signs Bilal Nadir on Free Transfer from Marseille
Hamburger SV (HSV) has signed 22-year-old Moroccan-French midfielder Bilal Nadir on a free transfer from Olympique Marseille, where his contract expired. Nadir, who played 40 Ligue 1 matches and four Champions League games for Marseille, signed a long-term deal reportedly until 2029. The move was announced during HSV’s training camp in Ötztal, Austria, after a medical check in Hamburg. Nadir, who overcame a cruciate ligament injury and a 2025 on-field collapse, aims to boost HSV’s midfield in the Bundesliga.
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Hamburg SV Signs Former Marseille Midfielder Bilal Nadir
Hamburger SV has announced the signing of Bilal Nadir, a 22-year-old Franco-Moroccan midfielder who left Olympique de Marseille this summer after five years at the club. Nadir, who made 53 appearances for Marseille since 2023, was a free agent and has committed to a long-term contract with Hamburg after passing his medical. The German club, which finished 13th in the Bundesliga after promotion, already has several French-speaking players including Jean-Luc Dompé, Rayan Philippe, Warmed Omari, and new signing Martin Adeline from Troyes. Hamburg's football director Claus Costa expressed confidence in Nadir's experience and potential, stating he can immediately enrich the team's game and has strong growth potential. The move marks a new chapter for Nadir as he seeks to launch his career in Germany.
Hamburg SV Signs Former Marseille Midfielder Bilal Nadir
Hamburger SV has announced the signing of Bilal Nadir, a 22-year-old Franco-Moroccan midfielder who left Olympique de Marseille this summer after five years at the club. Nadir, who made 53 appearances for Marseille since 2023, was a free agent and has committed to a long-term contract with Hamburg. He successfully passed his medical examination. Hamburg, which secured its Bundesliga place by finishing 13th last season, already has several French-speaking players including Jean-Luc Dompé, Rayan Philippe, Warmed Omari, and new signing Martin Adeline. Hamburg's football director Claus Costa expressed confidence in Nadir's experience and potential, stating the club believes he can immediately enrich their game and has strong growth potential.
Hamburger SV Signs Former Marseille Midfielder Bilal Nadir
Hamburger SV has announced the signing of Bilal Nadir, a 22-year-old Franco-Moroccan midfielder who left Olympique de Marseille this summer after five years at the club. Nadir, who made 53 appearances for Marseille since 2023, was a free agent and has committed to a long-term contract with the German club. He successfully passed his medical examination. Hamburg, which secured its Bundesliga place by finishing 13th last season, already has several French-speaking players in its squad, including Jean-Luc Dompé, Rayan Philippe, Warmed Omari, and new signing Martin Adeline. Hamburg's football director, Claus Costa, praised Nadir's experience and potential, stating the club believes he can immediately enrich their game and has great growth potential.
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HSV Signs Bilal Nadir as Fifth Summer Addition During Training Camp in Ötztal
Hamburger SV (HSV) has signed midfielder Bilal Nadir (22) from Olympique Marseille on a free transfer, making him the club's fifth new player of the summer. The Moroccan-French left-footer completed his medical check in Hamburg and traveled to the team's training camp in Ötztal, Austria, where he signed a contract until 2029. HSV sporting director Claus Costa praised Nadir's technical quality, action dynamism, and ability to link play, as well as his defensive reliability. Nadir, a U23 Moroccan international, came through the OGC Nice academy and played 40 Ligue 1 matches and four Champions League games for Marseille. His career was interrupted by a long-term cruciate ligament injury in 2024, but he returned to play 20 Ligue 1 matches last season. In October 2025, he collapsed during a match against Angers but was later cleared by medical staff. HSV doctors paid special attention to that incident during his medical check. Nadir expressed excitement to play for HSV and meet the fans.
Hamburger SV Signs Moroccan Midfielder Bilal Nadir on Free Transfer
Hamburger SV (HSV) has signed Moroccan midfielder Bilal Nadir on a free transfer from Olympique Marseille. The 22-year-old, born in Nice, played 40 Ligue 1 matches and is considered a versatile midfield player. According to HSV, he signed a long-term contract. After completing a medical check in Hamburg, Nadir joined HSV's training camp in Oberlängenfeld, Austria. Sporting director Kathleen Krüger praised Nadir as a variable and adaptable player who fits well with the club's playing philosophy and values, both sportingly and personally. The move strengthens HSV's midfield as the club competes in the Bundesliga.
HSV Signs Bilal Nadir as Fifth Summer Addition During Ötztal Training Camp
Hamburger SV (HSV) announced the signing of midfielder Bilal Nadir (22) on a free transfer from Olympique Marseille during their final training session in Ötztal, Tyrol. The Moroccan-French left-footer signed a contract until 2029 after passing a medical check in Hamburg. Nadir, who came through the OGC Nice academy, played 40 Ligue 1 matches and four Champions League games for Marseille. His career was interrupted by a long-term cruciate ligament injury in 2024 and a concerning on-field collapse in October 2025, which received special medical attention during his HSV check. Sporting director Claus Costa praised Nadir's technical quality, dynamic movement, and ability to link play. Nadir becomes HSV's fifth signing of the summer, joining center forward Patson Daka who signed the previous week.
Hamburg SV Signs Bilal Nadir on Free Transfer from Marseille
Hamburg SV has announced the signing of 22-year-old midfielder Bilal Nadir on a free transfer from Olympique Marseille, where his contract expired. The Moroccan-French player has signed a long-term deal reportedly until 2029. Nadir, who struggled for playing time at Marseille, will aim to secure more minutes with Hamburg, a historic Bundesliga club that finished 13th last season after being promoted. The transfer was confirmed via the club's social media on July 24, 2026, and was previously reported by German press.
Bilal Nadir Joins HSV on Free Transfer from Marseille
Hamburger SV (HSV) has signed Moroccan midfielder Bilal Nadir on a free transfer from Olympique Marseille. The move adds depth and options to HSV's midfield as the club continues to build its squad. Nadir, who previously played for Marseille, joins the German second-division side without a transfer fee, strengthening their midfield department ahead of the season.