Option for the future? BVB eye up HSV boss | OneFootball

A coach from Hamburger SV has apparently come onto Borussia Dortmund’s radar. However, BVB’s interest is not focused on head coach Merlin Polzin, but on one of his closest confidants.

Borussia Dortmund continue to closely monitor the coaching market — and have apparently also found what they were looking for at Hamburger SV. As the Hamburger Abendblatt reports, BVB’s decision-makers are looking into Loïc Favé, currently Merlin Polzin’s assistant coach.

The 33-year-old is considered the closest confidant of the HSV head coach and one of the most important pillars of the Rothosen coaching staff. Internally, Polzin and Favé are said to work almost as equals, with the Hamburg native wielding significant influence, particularly in training content and strategic decisions.

Dortmund’s interest does not come as a surprise, however: Favé combines several qualifications that make him especially attractive. In addition to his role as assistant coach, he also serves as sporting director of HSV’s youth academy. Developing young players is therefore a core part of his work — a profile that fits perfectly with BVB’s approach.

Even so, Favé is currently not being considered for the first team, where Niko Kovac still enjoys the club’s full confidence. Instead, his name is being linked internally with Dortmund’s U23 side, which is currently coached by Daniel Ríos and competes in the Regionalliga West. Although a coaching change is not imminent, the report says the interest is more long-term in nature.

BVB looking into HSV coach Loïc Favé

Favé, who already holds a UEFA Pro Licence, also has all the credentials for a future role as head coach. A spell at BVB — especially in the youth setup, which has repeatedly served as a springboard for coaching careers in the past — could be a logical next step for him. Names like David Wagner, Daniel Farke and Enrico Maaßen are prime examples of that path.

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For HSV, however, a possible departure would be a significant blow. Favé and Polzin form a well-rehearsed duo that is currently drawing attention beyond the city limits as well. In addition, Favé is still under contract until the summer of 2027, which makes a short-term move more difficult. Should BVB, contrary to expectations, make an earlier move for Favé, HSV would likely be due a transfer fee.

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