HSV confirm: Luka Vuskovic signs on at Volkspark! | OneFootball

Luka Vuskovic is an HSV player! The Spurs’ mega-talent will play at Volkspark next season.

Hamburger SV has secured another transfer: Luka Vuskovic is moving on loan from Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur to the Elbe. The 18-year-old Croatian is considered one of the greatest defensive talents in Europe and is expected to strengthen HSV’s defense. There is no purchase option included in the deal, as the Spurs have long-term plans for the center-back as a key player.

At the Rothosen, Vuskovic will mainly compete with Warmed Omari for a spot on the right side of the back three. However, it may be too soon for him to feature in the upcoming city derby against FC St. Pauli (8:30 p.m., Sky), as the youngster has completed his entire pre-season in London and only arrived in the Hanseatic city on Thursday. Head coach Merlin Polzin did, however, leave a small door open. “Of course, there are always scenarios to consider. So we’ll wait and see what happens,” the 34-year-old explained at the pre-match press conference.

Last season, Vuskovic was loaned out to Belgian first division club KVC Westerlo, where he impressed with consistently strong performances. Now, the brother of Mario Vuskovic is expected to help HSV in their fight to stay in the league.

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Vuskovic eager for the HSV challenge!

“We have made a particularly intensive effort for Luka in recent weeks and are very happy that he has decided to take the next step in his development at HSV,” said sporting director Stefan Kuntz upon the signing. Thanks to his brother, the youngster “has developed a close bond with the club and the city.”

Sporting director Claus Costa meanwhile emphasizes the newcomer’s exceptional skillset. “With his physicality, heading ability, and strength in duels, he immediately gives our defense more presence. At the same time, he is bold in build-up play and dangerous on set pieces. That makes him a modern center-back who is already extremely advanced for his age,” said Costa. Still, one must not forget “that he is only 18 years old and still fully developing.”

Vuskovic himself can hardly wait to get started at his new club. “It’s something special for me to play for HSV, since my brother already played here and told me a lot about the club, but also because of the club’s history, the fans, and the conditions here. I am very happy,” the top talent announced with a beaming smile.

Especially spicy: Vuskovic will wear the number 44 at Volkspark. That’s exactly the number Mario wore until his doping suspension in November 2022…

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