26-year-old Nigerian winger Philip Otele is leaving FC Basel to join HSV in the Bundesliga. He will be loaned until the end of the season, and Hamburg will have an option to purchase him. Otele arrived at the Swiss club from Al-Wahda in the summer of 2025. In 20 Super League appearances this season, Otele has scored 5 goals and provided 4 assists. His contract with Basel is valid until June 30, 2028. His current market value is €5.00m, according to Transfermarkt. In January 2026, Basel's asking price was reportedly around €7 million, a decrease from the £15 million fee mentioned in August 2025.