Competition for HSV: English club want to sign Kehl! | OneFootball

After his exit at Borussia Dortmund, Sebastian Kehl faces a decision that could shape his future. HSV are also in the race.

According to several media reports, the 46-year-old is a candidate to succeed Stefan Kuntz. In Hamburg, Kehl is considered a leading contender for the vacant sporting director board position. HSV have been searching for a solution there since the turn of the year.

The former Germany international is said to be quite open to the role. Especially appealing: at the Volkspark, he could take on a position that was denied to him at BVB. There, managing director Lars Ricken acted as the frontman, while Kehl operated more in the background.

Then came the split last Sunday. “In a very open conversation, Sebastian Kehl, Carsten Cramer and I came to the shared conclusion that the summer would be the right time for changes. So that both sides can prepare for this, we mutually agreed to end Sebastian’s role immediately,” Ricken explained.

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HSV face competition from England

HSV would therefore have the chance to make their move in the summer. But there is competition. As the English Telegraph reports, Tottenham Hotspur are also considering a move for Kehl. As part of a planned restructuring of the struggling club, the German could become part of a multi-member sporting directors team.

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However, it remains unclear whether such a model would even appeal to Kehl. What is clear, though, is that he has a good reputation in England. During his time at BVB, he maintained close ties to England, especially with Chelsea FC. Transfers such as Jamie Gittens and Carney Chukwuemeka underline his international network.

So for HSV, a possible move for Kehl would be anything but a foregone conclusion. One possible glimmer of hope: Spurs are currently knee-deep in a relegation battle and have been surrounded by enormous turmoil for months. Even at the far-from-calm location of Hamburg, Kehl would likely still be able to work in much more orderly conditions.

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