According to consistent media reports, Kathleen Krüger is about to move from the board of FC Bayern to HSV. The 40-year-old is set to succeed Stefan Kuntz as sports director in Hamburg. At the press conference before the game against 1. FC Heidenheim, FCB officially commented on the topic.
Sports director Christoph Freund confirmed that there are currently discussions about a change. “We can confirm that Kathleen informed us,” Freund said. But he couldn’t say any more about it. Krüger is “highly respected” in the club, said Freund. “She is very ambitious and has done a top job for FC Bayern for many years.” The fact that a club like HSV is interested in her is a great honor.
Merlin Polzin has been the coach of Hamburger SV for 521 days. The 35-year-old was promoted from interim coach to boss at the end of 2024 and led the club back to the Bundesliga at the first attempt. The newcomer is playing a decent season there and has relegation in their own hands after 31 match days.
After three defeats in a row, Polzin recently came under criticism. The HSV bosses still trust him, reports TV broadcaster Sky: There is no question of the coach leaving. Merlin Polzin will also lead HSV through the Bundesliga next season. Even an early extension is possible as soon as relegation is certain.
If Robert Glatzel plays for HSV against Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday (3:30 p.m.), it will mark a special milestone: it would be his 150th appearance for the “Rothosen”. From the current squad, only Miro Muheim (158 games), Daniel Heuer Fernandes (188) and Bakery Jatta (231) have played more often for HSV.
