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Hamburg signs forward Nicolai Mueller from Mainz


HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — Hamburger SV has signed attacking midfielder Nicolai Mueller from its Bundesliga rival Mainz.

Mueller signed a four-year contract. The 26-year-old has two appearances for Germany.

Hamburg barely escaped relegation last season and is rebuilding its squad.

Mueller joins striker Pierre-Michel Lasogga and Switzerland midfielder Valon Behrami at the Imtech Arena.

Hamburg travels to Koln on August 23 for their opening match of the new season.