Polzin confirms extension and rules out extra signings

Merlin Polzin confirmed a new deal with Hamburger SV on Thursday, according to kicker. The coach did not unveil the agreement on the press conference stage, but he did confirm the terms they reached.

Extension, focused on defense

Beyond the contract itself, Polzin put the sporting message front and center. As kicker notes, he wants to restore defensive compactness and improve how the team holds shape.

At the same time, he also ruled out “Nachkäufe”—any additional signings. With that stance, the renewal signals HSV’s intention to prioritize a tactical and defensive reset rather than chasing more players in the transfer window.

For now, the key takeaway from kicker is clear: Polzin’s next step is building a more solid, compact team, and the club appears to be done—at least for the moment—with adding new pieces.