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·2 September 2026

Despite European interest: HSV star eyes new deal!

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Although Nicolai Remberg only joined the club a year ago, he has already become indispensable to HSV. He rose to captain and a key player at top speed.

The good news: the midfielder can also imagine a future at the Volkspark beyond the term of his current contract. Despite concrete interest from abroad, the 26-year-old is not thinking about leaving. In fact, a contract extension even seems possible.


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Remberg is still under contract with HSV until 2028. However, that did not stop clubs from England and Spain from testing the waters. According to information from Sport Bild, one of them was even said to be a club competing in European competition this season. But Remberg wanted to stay in Hamburg at all costs. That was reportedly also due in part to a conversation with Horst Hrubesch.

The 75-year-old explained to the ball-winner that, because of his presence and playing style, he could take on a fundamental role in the modern era of HSV. Remberg apparently received those words with great appreciation.

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Remberg “very open” to talks with the HSV leadership

The logical consequence could be an early contract extension. “I’m very open to having those talks,” the HSV captain made clear. “What I’ve found at HSV is something I appreciate immensely.”

That Remberg now enjoys a high standing at the Volkspark is hard to miss. The Münster native is, alongside coach Merlin Polzin, the club’s public face in the media, never shies away from interviews, and was even appointed captain this summer. The reasons for that included his professional work ethic and enormous ambition.

Remberg still has major goals with HSV and believes the club’s development is only just beginning. “I’m very convinced that the club will continue to establish itself in the Bundesliga,” he said — and, in his own words, wants to play a long-term role in that mission.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.

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