What an honour! HSV talent set for move to Barça Women | OneFootball

This summer, a door could open for Lotta Wrede that most young players can only dream of.

The HSV attacking talent is apparently on the verge of a move to FC Barcelona Women, currently arguably the most prestigious club in international women’s football. Over the past six years, the Catalans have won the Champions League no fewer than four times.

For Wrede, such a transfer would be a huge step up. The 18-year-old was one of the Bundesliga’s breakout players last season. Despite her young age, Wrede quickly caught the attention of fans with her fearless performances and pace. There is no doubt that she played a major role in the HSV women’s team avoiding relegation.

The speedy winger could now be rewarded with the next step in her career. Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo reports that Wrede recently visited Barça’s offices as well as the training center. By her side was adviser Felix Seidel, who represents numerous national team players and is regarded as an influential figure in women’s football. The talks therefore appear to be quite concrete by now.

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Two former HSV talents in Barcelona?

Barcelona’s strong interest comes as no surprise. For years, the Spanish side have been considered the benchmark in European women’s football and invest specifically in top talents. That makes the interest a major honor for Wrede. Other top clubs are also said to be monitoring her situation, but hardly any club can currently match Barcelona’s sporting appeal.

What will likely prove decisive now is the perspective they present to the forward. One possible scenario would be a gradual introduction through the second team, combined with regular training sessions with the senior squad. Those are exactly the kinds of questions at the center of the ongoing talks, though Wrede’s camp did not wish to comment when asked by Mopo.

Even so, HSV will probably have to come to terms with her departure. Wrede’s contract is expiring, and an extension is considered highly unlikely. If the move does go through, however, Hamburg’s youth development would once again prove that it can produce talents capable of attracting interest even from Europe’s biggest clubs. Lisa Baum, who moved to RB Leipzig last summer, is also now said to be on Barça’s wishlist.

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