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30.08.24
HSV sign Lucas Perrin
The 25-year-old centre-back joins from Ligue 1 side Racing Strassburg
Hamburger SV have secured the services of centre-back Lucas Perrin on the final day of the summer transfer window. The 25-year-old joins from French side Racing Strassburg and completed his medical at the UKE Athleticum on Friday (30th August), before signing his contract with the Rothosen.
“We have been able to strengthen ourselves at the centre-back position by bringing in Lucas,” said HSV board member for sport Stefan Kuntz. “That was one of the aims we’d set ourselves for the summer transfer window, during which we also had to keep an eye on the developments surrounding Mario Vuskovic. We’re delighted to have brought in an experienced defender like Lucas.” Claus Costa, HSV’s director of first-team football, also commented on the transfer, saying “Lucas is a centre-back that has a great understanding of tactics. He’s good at winning tackles, passing and at remaining calm under pressure. He’s in his prime and also brings the experience of nearly 100 Ligue 1 matches with him. Lucas can help stabilise our defence, as well as being able to help our build-up play.”
From Marseille and Straßburg to Hamburg
Lucas Perrin was born on 19th November 1998 in Marseille, and first joined the Olympique Marseille academy in 2004. He went on to move up through the ranks of the club’s youth sides, before making his professional debut for the nine-time French champions in 2018. Perrin then joined Racing Strassburg on loan for the 2021/22 season, before making the move permanent in summer 2022. In total, Perrin appeared in 99 Ligue 1 matches, scoring twice and providing a further three assists. He has now completed a move to the Rothosen, where he will wear the number 24. “I’m happy and proud to be here. HSV belong back in the top flight and I want to use my experience, aggression and defensive stability to help achieve this goal," he said. "I cannot wait to be able to watch tomorrow’s game from the stands and to soak up the atmosphere, before getting to know my new teammates.”