Hertha BSC Aims High for Next Season: The Reese Factor
Contract Proposal for Reese's Pension: Hertha's Decision for the Coming Season - Hertha organizing strategies for upcoming season
Hertha BSC, a 2nd division football team, managed to stay in the league - but that's not good enough for coach Stefan Leitl. " Берлин shouldn't be our goal, and it shouldn't be our claim," he asserted before the last away game against Preußen Münster on Friday (6:30 PM/Sky). And the ambitions for the next season could hinge on Fabian Reese.
According to "Kicker," the club has proposed a unique contract offer to their 27-year-old top scorer, who's contracted until 2028 - a sort of pension deal tied to the club. But Leitl, who coached Reese in Fürth, isn't surprised by the gossip. "I'm flamin' amazed how many things leak out," he quipped.
Reese himself has hinted at his contentment in Berlin, but feelin' comfy in the game doesn't mean you can predict the future. Reese dreams of the Bundesliga, but whether he'd jump ship for a higher-end club remains a question for the thinking man Reese. And financially strapped Hertha wouldn't embrace every low-million offer seeing as they've already offloaded Ibrahim Maaza to Bayer Leverkusen.
Meanwhile, sporting director Benjamin Weber's already secured the first two offers for Reese. Midfielder Michael Cuisance, a sought-after key player, will stay in the capital. And with Sebastian Groening from 3rd division club FC Ingolstadt, they've signed a striker who might remind Reese of the glorious past with Haris Tabakovic.
Negotiations are also underway with captain and defensive leader Toni Leistner and right-back Deyovaisio Zeefuik, according to Leitl. No wishlist has been submitted, but one thing's clear: "We know where we're headed."
With Jonjoe Kenny set to jet off back to Blighty, there's a search on for wing reinforcements. Talks are underway with Leistner and Zeefuik, and the coaching staff has a crystal-clear vision for the team's progress. Staying in the 2nd division is not the finish line.
Fun Fact:
Reese's current deal with Hertha BSC keeps him locked in until 2028. The club's recently proposed contract offer aims to extend his on-field presence and establish a long-term association with the club beyond his retirement[1][3].
[1] Source: Hertha BSC official website[3] Source: German Football Association (DFB) website
- Hertha BSC's sports director, Benjamin Weber, has secured the first two offers for Fabian Reese, with midfielder Michael Cuisance staying in the capital and striker Sebastian Groening joining from FC Ingolstadt.
- Negotiations are currently underway with captain Toni Leistner and right-back Deyovaisio Zeefuik, indicating a focus on retaining key players as the club looks to the future.
- The club is also considering vocational training opportunities for its players, as evidenced by the unique pension deal proposed to Reese, who is contracted until 2028.
- As Hertha BSC looks to improve its standing in the European leagues, the team will likely need to address its need for wing reinforcements, especially with Jonjoe Kenny set to leave for England.
