HSV extends agreement with coach Merlin Polzin for further term
Hamburger SV (HSV) has recently extended the contract of their head coach, Merlin Polzin, for an undisclosed period. The announcement was made by Stefan Kuntz, the sporting director of the football Bundesliga club [2][3].
Polzin, who hails from Hamburg, played a pivotal role in leading HSV back to the Bundesliga last season. He will now be tasked with guiding the team through its upcoming season in the first league. The club has expressed confidence in his leadership and is preparing to be competitive in the Bundesliga [2].
HSV is currently stable in its squad but remains open to transfer moves before the deadline, especially to strengthen the playmaker position. This indicates expectations for active squad development under Polzin's continued management [2].
Polzin expressed his pride in representing HSV, stating that it is his hometown club. He and his coaching team have been strengthened by the responsible parties and committees [2].
The first competitive game for HSV after the contract extension will be against FK 03 Pirmasens in the DFB-Pokal. This game marks the start of HSV's new season, which, according to Kuntz's statement, may have setbacks [1]. However, the extension can also be seen as a show of support for the new first league season.
Polzin was appointed head coach of HSV at the end of the second league season, replacing Steffen Baumgart [1]. His contract extension is a testament to his successful tenure so far and a vote of confidence for the future of HSV in the Bundesliga.
Sources: 1. HSV extends contract of promotion coach Merlin Polzin and his coaching team 2. Merlin Polzin extends contract with HSV 3. HSV strengthens Polzin's coaching team
Polzin's contract extension signals HSV's commitment to competing effectively in the Bundesliga, with the club expecting active squad development under his management. The upcoming football season will see HSV, led by Polzin, taking on FK 03 Pirmasens in their first competitive match, marking a new chapter in HSV's Bundesliga journey.
