Hamburg - German Bundesliga club SV Hamburg have hired promising Swedish striker Markus Berg from Dutch club Groningen.

Hamburg said on their website that Berg, 22, joins them on a five-year contract until 2014. The transfer fee is estimated at around 10 million euros (14 million dollars).

Berg scored 32 goals in 56 matches for Groningen and also made headlines last month as top scorer (seven goals in four matches) and best player at the under-21 European championships in his home country.

"I am happy that the transfer has been completed. Hamburg are a Bundesliga top club. I want to help us to be as successful as possible with good showings and goals," said Berg.

Hamburg coach Bruno Labbadia said: "I am delighted that we could sign Marcus Berg. He has the will to score goals."

Berg is the third big Hamburg hiring for the new season, following veteran Brazilian midfielder Ze Roberto and Dutch winger Eljero Elia. Hamburg finished fifth in the Bundesliga last season.(dpa)