We have reached agreement with Hamburg for the permanent transfer of Lewis Holtby.

The midfielder joined the Bundesliga side on a one-year loan in September, 2014, with a view to a permanent transfer.

This option has now been exercised and Lewis leaves us having made 41 appearances in all competitions, scoring three goals, following his arrival from Schalke 04 in 2013.

We wish Lewis all the best for the future.