Philip Otele

In February 2026, reports indicated Hamburger SV agreed to a €1.5 million loan with a €4.5 million purchase option. In January 2026, Basel's asking price was consistently reported to be around €7 million (or £6 million), with one report suggesting a deal could be done for €8-10 million. This was a significant reduction from a reported £15 million (~€17.5 million) asking price in August 2025. His Transfermarkt value was listed at €5 million in February 2026. For historical context, Basel reportedly signed him from Al Wahda for €3 million in July 2025, and Al Wahda had acquired him from CFR Cluj for €3.5 million in July 2024.

Our valuation for Philip Otele is primarily driven by the most recent and concrete reports from February 2026, detailing a loan to Hamburger SV for €1.5 million with a €4.5 million purchase option. This is corroborated by multiple reports from January 2026 stating Basel's asking price had been lowered to approximately €7 million, a significant drop from higher figures mentioned in mid-2025.