Krüger lands first coup: wonderkid signs new HSV deal! | OneFootball

What a statement right at the start of her tenure: at her introductory press conference, Kathleen Krüger announced Lotta Wrede’s contract extension!

This means the 18-year-old attacking talent will remain with the HSV women and will also play in the Bundesliga next season. In recent weeks, however, Wrede had been heavily linked with a move to FC Barcelona. A publicly documented visit to the Catalan club’s training ground and her expiring contract further fueled the speculation.

When asked about it, Krüger now made it clear that there is no agreement with the Spanish top club regarding a future transfer. “There are no arrangements, Lotta has extended for one year,” the new sporting director explained.

For HSV, this extension is an important success. In her first Bundesliga season, Wrede was already one of the team’s key players despite her young age and drew the attention of numerous top clubs with her strong performances. Only a foot injury, which she suffered in April during an international trip with Germany’s U19 national team, halted her rise.

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Wrede: “I have ideal conditions at HSV”

“Lotta has impressively demonstrated the extraordinary value she already brings to our attacking play despite her young age,” said Christoph Rohmer, Director of the Academy & Sports Strategy at HSV. With her style of play, she has attracted attention “nationally and internationally” and is considered one of the most exciting talents of her age group. The fact that the Fritz Walter Medal winner consciously chose to stay in Hamburg is a strong signal for the path the club has taken.

Wrede herself also clearly sees her future at the Rothosen for now. “I am convinced that I have ideal conditions at HSV to continue developing as a person and as a player,” said the attacking player. Although her full focus is currently on rehab, in the long term she is already looking ahead: after her first Bundesliga season, she can hardly wait to get back on the pitch and build on the past few months.

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