Two months on, this is what Vuskovic makes of his HSV spell! | OneFootball

It has been almost two months since Luka Vuskovic last wore the HSV shirt. In the 1-1 draw against Bayer Leverkusen on matchday 34, the Croatian took to the pitch one more time for the Rothosen.

Now, the 19-year-old has spoken in more detail for the first time about his spell at the Volkspark. The background: last week, Vuskovic was presented by his new club Brighton & Hove Albion. As part of a profile piece, the centre-back also looked back on his loan season at HSV. The most important lesson from his year in the Bundesliga, he said, was “that team spirit is the most important thing.”

The defender also pointed to the different circumstances between his former club and his new one. “HSV were not among the best teams, either financially or individually,” Vuskovic said in retrospect. Even so, the team achieved its goals because “every player gave 100 percent in every game.”

Vuskovic himself was undoubtedly one of Hamburg’s key players. The Croatian World Cup participant featured in 30 league matches and was almost always in the starting lineup. With his strong performances and remarkably mature character, he quickly won the hearts of HSV fans.

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After his HSV year: Vuskovic wants to reach great heights with Brighton!

Once his vacation ends, however, a new adventure begins. At Premier League club Brighton, Vuskovic will face significantly stronger competition, but after his conversations with head coach Fabian Hürzeler, he feels he is in exactly the right place. “There were many other offers, but as soon as I spoke with the coach, it was clear: Brighton is my first choice,” revealed the 19-year-old, who had actually still been under contract with Tottenham Hotspur until 2030.

Now, however, he is heading to England’s south coast for around €54 million. Alongside making as many Premier League appearances as possible, Vuskovic dreams of challenging for the Champions League places with the Seagulls. Confidently, he even set the goal of one day competing for the title. His one year at HSV, however, seems to be anything but forgotten. On the contrary: the centre-back described the experiences he gained there as formative for his further development.

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