Genki Haraguchi has expressed his wishes to leave recently relegated Hannover, and club CEO Martin Kind has acknowledged the Japan international’s desire to continue playing in the top division.

Speaking at the press conference that unveiled new manager Mirko Slomka and new sporting director Jan Schlaudraff, Kind touched upon the club’s restructuring for this summer. Hannover have so far released star forward Nicolai Muller (Werder Bremen) and Ihlas Bebou (Hoffenheim).

“We have sold two players to ensure our financial stability. We will refrain from making further decisions until 31 August (final day of transfer window), unless necessary. If a reasonable offer comes along, we will consider it.”

“As you are aware, (Brazil international) Walace wants to stay in the top division and play in Europe. The same goes for Haraguchi. But we will only let them go if the transfer fee is appropriate.”

Haraguchi will be representing Japan in the Kirin Challenge Cup, where they will play Trinidad and Tobago (5 June) and El Salvador (9 June).

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