Jean-Luc Dompé has left Hamburger SV to join Turkish first division club Konyaspor. The Bundesliga side announced the departure of the 31-year-old on Friday, after Dompé had been released from team duties at the beginning of August to negotiate about his future.
The attacking player was instrumental in HSV's promotion to the Bundesliga last summer. Sporting director Claus Costa acknowledged this contribution: "Dompé habe vor allem einen wichtigen Anteil daran, dass wir im vergangenen Sommer in die Bundesliga aufgestiegen sind. Dafür sind wir ihm dankbar." The transfer was first reported by Sueddeutsche Sport.
Hamburger SV finished the 2025 season in 13th place with 38 points from 34 matches. The team recorded nine wins, eleven draws and fourteen losses. Their goal tally of 40 scored against 54 conceded resulted in a negative difference of 14. In the final standings, HSV trailed champions Bayern Munich by 51 points.
Why did Dompé leave Hamburger SV?
The move follows several disciplinary incidents involving the player during his time in Hamburg. Dompé had faced consequences for drunk driving and an accident involving excessive speed. These incidents strained the relationship between club and player significantly. His release from team duties in early August already indicated that continuing the collaboration was unlikely.
HSV's defensive record from last season shows clear room for improvement. With 54 goals conceded, the team had the third-worst defense in the league. Their attack managed a respectable 40 goals. Complete statistics from the past campaign are available on our stats page.
What role did Dompé play in the promotion?
During the promotion season, the Frenchman was a key factor in the success. His offensive qualities contributed decisively to HSV's return to top-flight football after years in the second division. The club's gratitude for this achievement was emphasized clearly by Claus Costa in his statement.
Despite his sporting merits, the repeated off-field issues could not be ignored. The club had to balance the player's on-field importance against necessary disciplinary consequences. The decision for a transfer appears logical against this background.
What's next for Hamburger SV?
With Dompé's departure, the squad loses an experienced attacking player. The club must now examine how to fill this gap. Our current squad overview provides details. The Rothosen face a challenging task in the new season, which begins on August 29 with an away match against Borussia Dortmund.
The second-placed team awaits HSV for the season opener. The complete schedule can be viewed on our fixtures calendar. After finishing 13th last season, the team aims to perform more consistently and establish themselves in the Bundesliga's mid-table. The defense needs significant improvement to achieve this goal.
Financial details of the transfer were not disclosed publicly. Dompé gets a fresh start opportunity with Konyaspor in the Turkish Süper Lig. For Hamburger SV, his departure marks the beginning of a new planning phase for the coming season, where player discipline will matter just as much as their footballing quality.
