“In Hamburg, they say goodbye”: emotional Vuskovic farewell at HSV | OneFootball

Luka Vuskovic’s time at HSV is over. After one season at the Volkspark, the center-back is returning to Tottenham Hotspur.

This move is obviously quite difficult for the young Croatian. On Sunday, Vuskovic said goodbye to the fans, team, and club with emotional words via Instagram . “One year. One club. One family,” the 19-year-old wrote, striking exactly the tone many HSV supporters likely felt after this intense season together.

“From the very first day I arrived in Hamburg, I felt something special. The love, the passion, the support — you immediately made me feel at home,” Vuskovic said.

These are words that show just how close the bond between player and club became in a very short time. On the pitch, the young defender impressed with outstanding performances. He organized the back three, which had still been wildly chaotic at the start of the season, and also contributed six goals, some of them extremely important. Off the field, he also won the hearts of the fans with his emotional nature and clear commitment to the club.

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Vuskovic speaks about special HSV honor

His shirt number was also especially meaningful to Vuskovic. He wore the number 44, which had previously been worn by his older brother Mario Vuskovic, who is currently suspended for doping. “Wearing this shirt and the number 44 at the Volksparkstadion was an honor I will never forget,” he wrote.

What comes next in sporting terms, however, remains open. For several months now, persistent rumors have surrounded the teenager regarding interest from Europe’s top clubs. FC Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund in particular are repeatedly mentioned. A final decision on his future is likely to come only after the World Cup, where Vuskovic will face England, Panama, and Ghana with Croatia.

What is clear for now is that the departing defensive leader leaves a major mark on HSV. But Vuskovic himself is also finding the end of their time together anything but easy. His final message to the Volkspark says it all: “In Hamburg, they say ‘Tschüss.’ Thank you for everything!”

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