Another big name: Salihamidzic also in the frame for HSV! | OneFootball

At HSV, rumors are mounting about potential successors to Stefan Kuntz. Alongside Sebastian Kehl, another similarly prominent name is being mentioned.

According to Sky and Mopo, Kehl is being discussed by HSV’s supervisory board as a possible heir to Kuntz. However, there has not yet been any contact, as there are differing views within the Hanseatic club regarding its future direction.

The chances of luring the 45-year-old away from BVB are reportedly not too bad. “The bosses would not insist that he has to fulfill his contract, which runs until 2027,” writes Sport Bild. However, a departure during the current winter transfer window is to be prevented in order not to disrupt squad planning.

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Will Salihamidzic take over at HSV?

In addition to Kehl, the name Hasan Salihamidzic is also being discussed at HSV. The former Bayern professional played in Hamburg between 1992 and 1997. He initially played for the youth and second teams, and later for the professional squad. Most recently, Salihamidzic served as sporting director at FC Bayern from 2020 to 2023. During this period, he won three German championships.

A potential engagement in Hamburg is considered exciting by large parts of the supervisory board, as the Bosnian embodies an interesting mix of experience, charisma, and HSV history.

Other candidates reportedly include Oliver Bierhoff, Fabian Wohlgemuth, and Jonas Boldt. Bierhoff is even rumored to be interested in the overall CEO position, while Wohlgemuth has mainly impressed through his work at VfB Stuttgart and is likely to be financially difficult to afford. Boldt, on the other hand, could imagine a return according to Sport Bild; he lives in Hamburg and has close ties to the club, having already led its sporting management between 2019 and 2024.

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