Bundesliga - Elia completes Hamburg switch

Eurosport - Mon, 06 Jul 16:26:00 2009

Striker Eljero Elia has completed his move from FC Twente to Hamburg for a reported fee of nine million euros.

FOOTBALL 2009 Twente Enschede Eljero Elia - 0

The 22-year-old, who scored nine in 34 Eredivisie games last season, has penned a five-year deal with the Bundesliga club.

Elia told his new club's official website: "HSV is a super club. I had a good feeling from the very beginning and really wanted to join them.

"I am delighted that the transfer is now done and dusted."

Hamburg coach Bruno Labbadia said: "Eljero has tremendous potential. I am convinced that he will delight many people with his speed and dazzling skill in one on one situations," he said.

"What impresses me is that he decided to join HSV despite several other clubs wanting to sign him."

Elia becomes the third new arrival at the Nordbank Arena this summer, following Ze Roberto and Robert Tesche.

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