Vuskovic? Vieira? For HSV chief Huwer, he's the 'marquee signing' | OneFootball

Last summer, HSV underwent a massive squad overhaul. Significant parts of the promotion-winning team were replaced.

Twelve new signings joined the team, while numerous long-serving players such as Ludovit Reis, Sebastian Schonlau, and Davie Selke left the club. More changes followed in winter: HSV made four external transfers, but also parted ways with long-time regular Jonas Meffert and other squad players such as Immanuel Pherai.

So within the last 12 months, the Rothosen have taken on a completely new look. Such a rebuild naturally comes with a host of uncertainties. But after early difficulties, the “new” HSV grew more and more cohesive over the course of the season. The reward is survival with two matchdays to spare.

For current sole board member Eric Huwer, this success is inseparably linked to the work of sporting director Claus Costa. “What he achieved this year was extraordinary,” the 42-year-old said in an Sky interview.

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Huwer: This HSV star was a “real marquee signing”

One aspect in particular impresses Huwer: “We not only changed the squad significantly, we also rebuilt the entire playing philosophy. The coaching staff drew up a clear profile of requirements — and Claus, together with his team, found the right players for it.”

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Costa showed an especially golden touch in the final days of the summer transfer window. With Luka Vuskovic, Fabio Vieira, and Sambi Lokonga, he landed three absolute hits. “But you also have to appreciate the other transfers,” Huwer says, giving specific examples: “Nicolas Capaldo has become an absolute leader. Jordan Torunarigha has developed enormously.”

There is one player in particular the HSV boss singles out for extra praise: “For me, Nicolai Remberg is a real marquee signing — both on the pitch and as a person.” Overall, Costa made “many smart decisions,” according to Huwer.

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