Bayern were keen too: HSV’s top talent takes the next step | OneFootball

At just 16 years old, Louis Lemke has made his first leap into the professional squad of HSV. He was part of the lineup in the 2:2 draw against FC Bayern.

For the highly talented defender, this is the next logical step in a development that has been carefully planned at Volkspark for months.

Lemke is currently considered the most exciting promise of HSV's youth work. The native of Hamburg, who is technically still eligible to play for the B-Youth, has already gained early experience in men's football. On November 8, the left-footer made his debut in the Regionalliga Nord during HSV U21's 1:0 victory against Hannover 96 II. This appearance was part of a clear development plan. The goal is to gently introduce Lemke to the pace, physicality, and decision-making pressure in the men's sector.

During the past autumn holidays, the full-back was already allowed to regularly get a taste of the professional team, and he now trains regularly with the Bundesliga squad. Meanwhile, he gains match experience with the U21, as long as the DFB youth league is on pause. Lemke is actually firmly planned for the U19, which, under coach Oliver Krause, is marching towards the championship round with a flawless record. On February 8, the young Rothosen will resume their matches against SSV Ulm.

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That Lemke is already on the radar beyond the region was underscored by his contract extension in October. According to Bild, numerous top German clubs were vying for the teenager, including FC Bayern, Borussia Dortmund, Eintracht Frankfurt, and Bayer Leverkusen. Just a few days ago, Lemke was also on the field during the German U17 national team's 3:1 victory against Portugal.

Now follows the next and so far largest chapter of his still young career: his first call-up to the professional squad – and against the very club that would have liked to sign him. Now all that's missing is his Bundesliga debut.

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