Hamburger SV is interested in signing Bayern Munich defender Sacha Boey. According to a report by Hamburger Morgenpost on Monday, the second-division club is considering the 25-year-old Frenchman to fill a gap at right-back.
Bayern's sporting director Max Eberl had previously stated publicly that the club would like to move the defender on. Boey is not part of the record champion's sporting plans following internal discussions. Concrete offers for a permanent transfer have been lacking so far. HSV cannot afford a fixed transfer fee of around 15 million euros, making a loan deal the only viable option. Even then, Boey's salary from Munich presents a significant financial hurdle.
Why does Bayern Munich want to sell Sacha Boey?
Sacha Boey joined Bayern Munich from Galatasaray Istanbul for a fee of approximately 30 million euros in January 2024. Since then, the Frenchman has failed to establish himself in the team. Repeated injuries prevented him from finding a consistent rhythm. Furthermore, competition for his position from players like Joshua Kimmich and Noussair Mazraoui is strong. The club has already sold or loaned out several players this transfer period. Boey is considered the last remaining personnel matter the club wants to resolve before the transfer window closes on September 1st. An agreement with HSV would conclude this squad streamlining.
Bayern's current squad shows the depth in the defensive area. The team under coach Vincent Kompany is preparing for upcoming competitive matches. You can find the next fixtures in our schedule.
What obstacles stand in the way of a move to HSV?
The biggest challenge for a Boey transfer to Hamburger SV is financial. HSV operates in the 2. Bundesliga with a significantly smaller budget than Bayern Munich. Boey's current salary in Munich far exceeds the second-tier club's possibilities. Officials from both clubs would therefore need to find a "creative solution," as reported by Morgenpost. A potential salary contribution from Bayern or a loan with reduced wages are conceivable. For HSV, Boey would be a notable sporting reinforcement for a position that has been problematic for some time.
How has Sacha Boey developed in Munich?
Boey's time in Munich has so far fallen short of expectations. He made his debut on February 3, 2024, in a 3-1 win against Borussia Mönchengladbach. In total, the right-back managed only five Bundesliga appearances in the second half of the 2023/24 season. He has not been in focus in the current season. His contract with Bayern Munich runs until June 30, 2028. The club leadership around Max Eberl therefore sees no future for the player and wants to recoup at least part of the investment made a year and a half ago.
Bayern's defense has already conceded seven goals in the first matchdays of the season. Detailed statistics for the team and individual players are available in our database.
What does this mean for Bayern Munich's squad planning?
A departure of Sacha Boey would further streamline Bayern Munich's squad on the right flank. The club continues to rely on established players there. If the move materializes, it would conclude Bayern's transfer activity in the defensive sector for this period. The club has already signed two new centre-backs this season in Hiroki Ito and Jonathan Tah. The focus now shifts to on-pitch work. The team aims to challenge in the Bundesliga and the Champions League. You can follow the current league situation in the standings.
For Sacha Boey, a move to HSV would be a chance for regular playing time to revive his career. For Bayern Munich, it would be the final step in squad restructuring ahead of the deadline.
