Hamburg sign defensive duo Warmed Omari and Giorgi Gocholeishvili
Promoted Hamburg have secured season-long loan deals for central defender Warmed Omari and right-back Giorgi Gocholeishvili.
Comoros international Omari makes the switch from France's Stade Rennes. The 25-year-old has made 94 competitive appearances for his parent club, as well as four whilst on loan at Olympique Lyon last season.
Shakhtar Donetsk's Gocholeishvili also spent the 2024/25 campaign out on loan. The Georgia international played 33 times for Copenhagen, helping the Danish outfit win a league and cup double, a year after doing the domestic double in Ukraine.
"In Warmed, we've signed a player who has already gained a lot of experience in Ligue 1 and European competition. At the same time, he still has potential to develop," said Hamburg sporting director Stefan Kuntz.
"In Giorgi, we're getting a player who has an excellent character and a top mentality. He is known as an absolute team player with a great work ethic. He'll not only benefit the defence, but the whole team," he added of Gocholeishvili.
Hamburg face fifth-tier Pirmasens in the DFB Cup opening round on 16 August. A week later, the Red Shorts begin their first season of Bundesliga football since being relegated at the end of 2017/18 with a trip to Borussia Mönchengladbach.
Related news
Vušković crowned Rookie of the Month!
The Hamburg youngster has taken the March prize, his fourth this season, after fending off competition from Yan Diomande and Hennes Behrens.
Kick-off times confirmed until end of season
The DFL has announced the dates and kick-off times for Matchdays 31-34 across the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2.
Who's in trouble at the bottom?
Keep an eye on which teams are in danger of dropping down to Bundesliga 2.