"Decision Announced with Certainty": HSV Reveals Crucial Move for Coming Days
Hamburger SV (HSV) has secured the services of head coach Merlin Polzin for the upcoming Bundesliga season, following the extension of his contract. The club and Polzin agreed to continue their partnership, officially confirmed in early August 2025, just before their first Bundesliga match in over seven years, scheduled for August 24, 2025[2][5].
Polzin, aged 23 and with three seasons at HSV, has been a key figure in their recent success, scoring 14 goals in the last season, which helped secure this promotion[5]. The exact terms of Polzin's contract extension have not been publicly detailed, but the move signals the club’s trust in his leadership following a successful 2. Bundesliga campaign.
In addition to Polzin's extension, HSV has also renewed the contracts of other key coaching personnel. Loic Favé, the 32-year-old sporting director of the youth academy, joined the club in January 2024, and Richard Krohn, aged 30, was previously the co-trainer for the U21 team for almost 15 months[3].
The club's management is showing full backing for the coaches, despite tougher times expected in the Bundesliga. Claus Costa, Sports Director, stated that Polzin, Favé, and Krohn have been doing excellent work for the HSV[4].
Implications for the upcoming Bundesliga season include:
- Continuity in coaching under Merlin Polzin, which should provide tactical stability as HSV returns to the Bundesliga after a long absence[2].
- Confidence in the current squad with key players retained, aiming to build on their promotion momentum[1][4][5].
- The club faces the challenge of competing at a higher level; extending coaching staff contracts suggests a preparation focused on long-term planning and squad development.
Polzin and the coaching team are fully committed and focused on establishing the HSV with their own style in the Bundesliga. The coach promises to approach the task with great humility and maximal ambitions[6]. Kuntz, the Sports Director, expressed that in the Bundesliga, they face fierce competition where crises are inevitable[7]. However, Polzin expresses that he doesn't have to worry about his job at the first sign of a crisis in the Bundesliga[8].
The club is prepared to tackle the challenges in the Bundesliga together with the coaching team in a sustainable manner. The HSV has officially announced extended contracts for the coaching team led by Merlin Polzin[1]. The Hamburg trio took over as the professional coaching team at the end of the first half of the 2024/25 season[9].
In summary, HSV’s contract extensions for coaching staff, particularly head coach Merlin Polzin, reflect a strategic effort to maintain stability and competitive strength as they re-enter the Bundesliga for the 2025/26 season[2][5].
- The extended contract of Merlin Polzin, who has proven his value in European leagues, particularly German Bundesliga, highlights HSV's aim to maintain a competitive edge in football as they prepare for the upcoming season.
- With the Bundesliga season on the horizon, the HSV coaching team, led by head coach Merlin Polzin, is determined to make an impact on the European football scene by establishing a unique playing style.
