Medical done: Katterbach's HSV exit still stalls | OneFootball

Noah Katterbach has taken the next step toward leaving HSV. However, the move to Eintracht Braunschweig has not yet been completed.

On Wednesday, the 25-year-old traveled to Lower Saxony and underwent his medical there. Normally, this appointment is considered the final hurdle before a transfer is officially announced. In Katterbach’s case, however, a few details still need to be clarified.

According to the Hamburger Abendblatt, HSV and Braunschweig have so far not yet agreed on the financial terms of the deal. While everyone involved wants to get the transfer over the line, the contract termination in particular is still causing a need for further talks.

What is already certain is that HSV will have to make a financial concession to their defender one year before the end of his contract. What remains unclear, however, is the amount of any possible severance payment. In addition, negotiations are underway over whether Braunschweig will cover part of the costs through a small transfer fee. Such a model has been used several times by the Rothosen in the recent past and could bring tax advantages.

Katterbach himself will likely also have to do his part. The former Germany U21 international is currently earning a salary that poses a challenge for Braunschweig’s wage structure. That is why talks are also ongoing about a possible pay cut.

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Katterbach was completely out of the picture at HSV

From a sporting perspective, the separation is a sensible solution for both sides. Katterbach has played virtually no role at HSV over the past twelve months. In the 2025/26 Bundesliga season, he was included in the senior squad only four times but did not make an appearance. Instead, he mainly got match practice with the Regionalliga team.

At one point, the former Cologne player had been regarded as a major prospect on the left flank. But after tearing his ACL at the start of 2025, he never really got back on track. Since joining HSV, Katterbach has made just 27 competitive appearances for the first team in total.

He is now hoping for a fresh start in Braunschweig. However, before the move can be officially announced, the clubs still need to resolve a few outstanding issues.

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