Lenny Sowah signs for Hamburg

07 July 2010 00:57
Home comforts: Sowah has signed for Hamburg[LNB]Hamburg have beaten Wigan Athletic to the signing of highly rated Portsmouth defender Lenny Sowah on a free transfer. [LNB]The Germany Under 18 international had failed to report back for training at the south coast club due to a dispute over bonuses he claims he is owed. [LNB]Wigan boss Roberto Martinez was impressed by the 17-year-old's performance when the Lancashire club were held to a goalless draw by Pompey last season. [LNB]However, former Arsenal trainee Sowah has opted to sign a three-year contract with his hometown club. [LNB]It is unclear whether npower Championship club Portsmouth will be entitled to a training compensation fee, which would bring much-needed funds to Fratton Park. [LNB] Wigan planning raid for Portsmouth's rebel teenager SowahGenoa enter race for Boateng as Pompey pal Belhadj heads for QatarJames WILL stay at Pompey! Cotterill confident of keeping England No 1 West Brom boss Di Matteo joins race for ex-Pompey striker PiquionneTHE INSIDER: Manchester United must work hard to capture Wesley Sneijder but Rafik Halliche will not be heading for Arsenal[LNB]  

Source: Daily_Mail