AZ midfielder De Zeeuw could join Hamburg

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04/23/2009 - Alkmaar, Netherlands (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - AZ Alkmaar midfielder Demy de Zeeuw claims that he is a summer transfer target for German club Hamburg.

The 26-year-old has been a key figure in his side's march to the Dutch league title this season, having also become a regular in the Netherlands national team over the last two years.

De Zeeuw told Voetbal International: "I almost joined Hamburg last summer and I know that they are still interested. HSV are a big team and signing for them is definitely an interesting option.

"I want to play European football next campaign, but that can also be in the Europa League. There's more to life than the Champions League.

"I recently made the decision not to sign a new contract at AZ, but that doesn't mean that I'm 100 percent sure to be leaving the club this summer."

(Courtesy of sportbox.tv)

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