Hamburg home in on Feilhaber
Monday, July 25, 2005
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Hamburger SV have signed midfielder Benny Feilhaber after he impressed with the United States Under-20 team.
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Three-year deal
The 20-year-old midfielder, who previously played college football for UCLA Bruins, sealed the switch after agreeing a three-year contract. Feilhaber impressed Hamburg during the recent FIFA World Youth Championship in the Netherlands, where the US reached the Round of 16.
Sigma semi-final
The youngster could be given an early chance to underline his potential in the UEFA Intertoto Cup. The Bundesliga side completed a 3-0 aggregate victory against Portuguese outfit UD Leiria on Saturday to set up a semi-final against SK Sigma Olomouc. The first leg will be played in the Czech Republic on Wednesday.
