Under-21 manager Hannes Drews has joined Daniel Thioune's coaching staff as second assistant manager, hoping to act as a better link between the first team and the club's academy.

Ewerton has had a benign tumour removed from the back of his thigh, with the Brazilian centre-back hoping one of the reasons for his injuries last season has now been permanently lessened.

Albanian defensive midfielder Klaus Gjasula has signed on the dotted line of a two-year deal at the Volksparkstadion, after his contract had expired at previous employers, 2. Liga side SC Paderborn.

Youngster Jonas David has put pen to paper on a three-year extension to his contract at HSV, after consistent development over the past few years and a promising loan spell in Würzburg.