Halle FC want to part with five players during the winter break. Andor Bolyki, Henry Jon Crosthwaite, Jordi Wegmann, Matthew Meier and Patrick Hasenhüttl did not travel to the third division club's training camp in Belek on Saturday. According to the "Mitteldeutsche Zeitung", the quintet were released to look for a new club. Marvin Ajani, who is ill, will also be absent in Turkey.
In terms of signings, HFC are on the verge of signing Stipe Vucur. The 31-year-old central defender already played for the relegation-threatened club in the 2020/21 season. Sporting director Thomas Sobotzik confirmed the interest in the Austrian. "But I don't want to make any announcements here for the time being. That wouldn't make sense," said the 49-year-old.
On Saturday, Halle announced their first new signing shortly before their departure. Offensive player Tarsis Bonga signed with the Saale. The brother of basketball world champion Isaac Bonga last played for TSV 1860 Munich. The 26-year-old terminated his contract there on Friday. "He has weapons that can take us further. With his speed and robustness, he brings a different dynamic to the wing," said coach Sreto Ristic about the new signing.
Bonga has already played in the 2nd Bundesliga for Bochum and Braunschweig and gained third-division experience in Chemnitz and Zwickau before his time in Munich. Born in the Rhineland, he only made a few brief appearances for 1860 and was no longer in the squad from mid-November.
Halle are 17th in the 3rd division, but are just two points off 16th place with one game to go. As part of the training camp, HFC will face Turkish second division side Karaman FK on Monday. Another test match against regional league side Chemnitzer FC is scheduled for Friday.
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