HSV plans to extend contract of coach Merlin Polzin amid struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 3:55 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Hamburger SV is preparing to extend the contract of head coach Merlin Polzin despite a poor start to the Bundesliga season. Reports indicate that an agreement will be finalized before Saturday's match against 1.FC Köln. Club CEO Kathleen Krüger noted that while they are close to finalizing the deal, the coaching staff must improve the club's fortunes to continue beyond this season. The confirmation of the extension is expected by Friday at the latest.
- •Hamburger SV is set to extend Merlin Polzin's contract.
- •Announcement expected before Saturday's match against 1.FC Köln.
- •Krüger mentions small details still to be finalized.
- •Polzin's staff will also sign new deals with the club.
- 3:55 PMYahoo Sports — HSV destined to back under-pressure Polzin with new contract
"Despite a rather dismal start to the Bundesliga season, Hamburger SV are set to keep faith and extend the contract of Merlin Polzin.According to a report in BILD, the head coach, along with his assist...
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