Ivica Olic [Hamburg] ~ Not leaving, commits future to HSV

[Oliver_Kahn]

Croatia international Ivica Olic has set his sights on a move to struggling Bundesliga side Hamburg.

The striker is looking to secure a move away from CSKA Moscow in January and Hamburg would appear to be his preferred destination.

"I want to go to Hamburg, that's my first choice," the 27-year-old striker, who is tied to the Russian club until December 2007, told Sportbild.

Hamburg are keen to bolster their options up front after Benjamin Lauth was loaned to league rivals VFB Stuttgart last week and director of sport Dietmar Beiersdorfer is determined to thrash out a deal before the winter transfer window closes on Wednesday.

"We are interested, but the transfer must also make sense from the financial point of view," said Beiersdorfer, who is believed to prefer a loan move, while CSKA officials seem to want a permanent transfer.

Hamburg remain stuck at the wrong end of the table following Saturday's 1-1 draw at Arminia Bielefeld and face a vital match on Wednesday when they welcome fellow strugglers Energie Cottbus at the AOL-Arena.

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[Oliver_Kahn]

A very good striker, something Hamburg need.

[Trim]

He's a decent striker, would be a good help to Hamburg.

[Oliver_Kahn]

CSKA Moscow striker Ivica Olic has completed his move to struggling Bundesliga side Hamburg, signing a deal that will see him at the club for two and a half years.

Olic has been unsettled at CSKA since Brazilian Jo stole the Croatian's place in the starting line-up while Hamburg are in desperate need of extra firepower upfront for their relegation battle after losing Benjamin Lauth on loan to Stuttgart.

"Everything happened too quickly, so I did not even understand how the things went," Olic told Sport Express.

"There is a possibility that I will play for Hamburg on Wednesday [against Cottbus]. I hope to play against Cottbus.

"I am happy that I will play in Bundesliga and in the city where some 60,000 fans attend the games every week.

"Yes there are some problems in Hamburg and the recent results were not perfect, but I am sure things will change very soon.

"Besides my wife and children live in Berlin which is not so far so I will fell in Hamburg pretty at home.

"Of course I will miss CSKA as it is the best team I have played for so far in my career. But I wanted to play and that was the only reason for my transfer request.

"I have a lot of friends in Moscow and I will continue my relationships with all of them. Now I fly to Hamburg to sign a contract as all the terms are negotiated already.

"I play to sign for two and a half years and CSKA will be benefited a lot as they will receive two million euros for me."

Olic completes Hamburg move - Football - Eurosport

[Trim]

Cool, let's see what will he do. He could debut tomorrow probably.

[Oliver_Kahn]

Olic scored his first goal as a Hamburg player, today against Frankfurt

[Trim]

Interesting..

[Oliver_Kahn]

It was his debut, I think

[Trim]

Ivica Olic - Transfermarkt.de
His debut was against Hertha. He played against BVB & Bremen aswell, and of course Frankfurt tonight. 4 matches, 1 goal.

[Oliver_Kahn]

Lol, you're using my tools now

Well done

[Trim]

FT' Schalke 0-2 Hamburg (71' v.d. Vaart, 80' Olic)

Another goal for Olic, tonight. He had a good night overall. Proving a good buy for Hamburg.

[Trim]

Olic scored today for HSV, however his team lost 2-4 to visitors Stuttgart.

[Oliver_Kahn]

Olic was great for CSKA and seems to be scoring for HSV. Good signing

[Oliver_Kahn]

Hamburg SV 4 - 0 Alemannia Aachen

15' [1 - 0] I. Olic
27' [2 - 0] I. Olic
55' [3 - 0] J.P. Sorin
86' [4 - 0] J.P. Sorin

[Oliver_Kahn]

Olic scored 7 goals in 15 matches for Hamburg, this season. Well done