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Warmed Omari signs for HSV

25-year-old centre-back arrives on loan from French top-flight club Stade Rennais. Claus Costa: “A modern centre-back with interesting attributes.”

A week and a half before the start of the new season, Hamburger SV have added another player to their squad. 25-year-old centre-back Warmed Omari has joined on loan from Ligue 1 side Stade Rennais. HSV have also secured a buy option for the defender with nine caps for the Comoros. Omari completed his medical at the UKE Athleticum yesterday (6th August) and then signed his contract at the Volksparkstadion.

“Warmed is a player that has already picked up lots of experience in Ligue 1 and in European competition. He also has the potential to improve even more – we want to help him fulfil that potential together,” commented board member for sport Stefan Kuntz.

“Warmed is a modern centre-back with interesting attributes. He’s quick, has a good technique and is comfortable with the ball at his feet as well. He’s an intelligent and brave defender. His qualities will make our defence more versatile. Despite not featuring too much last season, we believe in Warmed’s qualities and are delighted that he’s joined the club,” added director of football Claus Costa.

Claus Costa, director of sport, together with Warmed Omari during the contract signing. — After signing his contract with the Rothosen, Warmed Omari flew to Spain to join his new teammates at training camp.

Mayotte, Rennes, Hamburg

Warmed Omari was born on 23rd April 2000 in Bandraboua, in the French oversee department of Mayotte. He spent the first years of his childhood there, before his family moved to France. Omari started playing football in Les Grésilles, a district of Dijon. After playing for various clubs in his youth, he then joined the Stade Rennais academy at the age of 14. Omari worked his way up through the ranks of the club's youth sides, before breaking into the senior squad. He made his Ligue 1 debut on 15th August 2021 against Stade Brest. The 1.88m-tall defender went on to feature in 94 competitve games for the club, including eight appearances in the Europa League and five in the Conference League. Omari then spent the 2024/25 season on loan at Olympique Lyon.

"My discussions with the sporting management and the coach all went well and I could sense a real feeling a trust from the club's side. I'm now looking forward to getting to know my new teammates and to help HSV achieve their sporting goals," said Omari. The 25-year-old centre-back will wear the number 17 shirt for the Rothosen and has already travelled to Mallorca to meet up with his new teammates. Bienvenue, Warmed!