Facing daunting challenges ahead, Hertha's future prospects remain uncertain.
Hertha BSC Aims for Bundesliga Promotion, Yet Faces a Dilemma in Securing Goal Scorers and Managing Finances
Hertha BSC has declared their ambition to move up to the Bundesliga next season during their annual general meeting, but the challenge of assembling a potent attacking squad looms. To accomplish this, sports director Benjamin Weber must cultivate a formidable team.
The Berlin-based club boasts the retention of two integral players, Fabian Reese (27) and Michael Cuisance (25), both receiving increased salaries in exchange for early contract extensions. This deserves celebration.
However, the departure of Ibrahim Maza (19) to Bayer Leverkusen, Derry Scherhant (22) to Freiburg, Florian Niederlechner (34) to 1860 Munich, and Jonjoe Kenny (28), whose destination remains unknown, has caused a substantial dip in attacking quality.
lThese four players were responsible for contributing to a staggering 69.38% of all Hertha goals last season! Their absence from the upcoming season leaves a significant void.
While on the scoresheet, this quartet accounted for 34 goals and assists. The remaining 15 Hertha goals were scored independent of their impact.
The exit of Derry Scherhant, a prolific goal scorer with 7 goals and 6 assists, and Hertha's best assist provider, Jonjoe Kenny (8 assists), signifies a substantial loss.
Now, Hertha intends to prioritize finding a top-tier striker, yet financial constraints remain a concern. The club must cut costs by selling players such as Bilal Hussein, Agustin Rogel, Bradley Ibrahim, Kelian Nsona, and Palko Dardai to afford the new signing and meet the requirements for a second division license, which includes repaying a 40-million euro bond.
At the same time, Hertha's focus on debt management, increased revenue generation, strategic player transfers, youth development, rebranding, and community engagement will be crucial in ensuring its financial stability while bolstering its roster with the necessary talent to qualify for the Bundesliga.
The departure of key goal scorers, such as Derry Scherhant and Jonjoe Kenny, has left a significant gap in Hertha BSC's attack, with 34 goals and assists provided by these players alone last season. To fill this void and strengthen the team, Hertha faces the challenge of finding a top-tier striker while managing their finances, needing to sell players and meet the requirements for a second division license that includes repaying a 40-million euro bond. European sports leagues could potentially offer viable solutions for strengthening the team, given the importance of recruiting goal scorers as Hertha aims for Bundesliga promotion.
