Despite wanting to leave: Why Katterbach stayed at HSV | OneFootball

Deadline Day is officially history. And contrary to mutual ambitions, Noah Katterbach is still part of the HSV squad.

For a long time, it seemed likely that the paths of the club and the player would part ways this winter. The 24-year-old was at the top of the transfer list, the club wanted to further slim down the squad and part ways with various benchwarmers. In the end, things turned out differently. Katterbach stayed despite his desire for a change.

The reason is as simple as it is obvious. The Red Shorts had hardly any alternatives left in the end. After the planned transfer of left-back Almugera Kabar fell through due to discrepancies during the medical check, the sporting assessment of the situation changed. According to Bild, Katterbach was then no longer allowed to leave and is now planned as cover for the rest of the season.

This is because the former transfer candidate brings a profile to the squad that is otherwise only available to a limited extent. His main position is left-back, but he can also play on the right or in a more attacking role. This versatility has already helped HSV several times in the 2. Bundesliga. In addition, apart from Miro Muheim, the promoted team currently has no other trained left-back. William Mikelbrencis put in a strong performance against FC Bayern, but is usually at home on the right. For this reason, Katterbach has suddenly become important again.

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At the same time, the sporting situation remains contradictory. In the Bundesliga, the former Cologne player has so far played virtually no role. His last competitive appearance dates back to December 2024, and in the current season he was only in the matchday squad for the 0:5 defeat in Munich. At times, he didn't even train with the first team anymore. The reason was disciplinary issues, which led to a temporary move to the U21s.

However, a small back door remains open. The transfer market outside Germany is not yet completely closed. A later move abroad would theoretically still be possible. But it is highly unlikely to come to that. Katterbach is expected to stay at HSV at least until the summer.

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