Hamburger SV: Emir Sahiti Apparently Refuses to Return to Israel. The 27-year-old striker has already left the country with his family for security reasons.

What happened?

Emir Sahiti moved on loan from Hamburger SV to Maccabi Tel Aviv in January. Due to the Iran war and the uncertain situation in the Middle East, the Kosovo national player will apparently no longer play for the Israeli club.

Why is this important for Hamburger SV?

The loan contract with Hamburger SV expires on June 30. After that, Sahiti will be tied to the Bundesliga club until 2027. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League Position | 13th | | Points | 31 | | Games | 29 | | Wins | 7 | | Draws | 10 | | Losses | 12 |

What's next?

Hamburger SV is currently 13th in the Bundesliga. The last game ended 1-1 against Bayer Leverkusen on May 16, 2026. Other players like Kervin Andrade also refused to return to Israel. The club is preparing for the restart of the Israeli league.