Currently only 14th in 2nd league
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Hertha BSC has only collected 26 points from 24 games in this second division season. This means a disappointing 14th place and currently four points ahead of the relegation rank. The old lady started the season as the second most valuable club in the German football sub-house with other ambitions. However, the reality is a relegation instead of promotion. A worst-case scenario urgently needs to be avoided, because otherwise the farewells of numerous players are apparently at risk of zero tariff.
Again “Kicker“Reports, a large part of the squad only has license player contracts for the 1st and 2nd Bundesliga, there is usually no third division option. Professionals such as Ibrahim Maza (19), with a market value of 12 million euros valuable second division player, Fabian Reese (27) and Michaël Cuisance (25), in the event of a gang into third-class, can be followed by a new club after June 30th. Overall, the value of the squad is estimated at EUR 53.23 million.
If this actually occurs, Hertha would “shake its basic festivals” and would be “presumably threatening to exist,” writes the magazine. The capital club was only barely past bankruptcy in early summer 2023. Transfer income will also be a pillar of financial planning in the coming summer, and surpluses at a double-digit million height have to be generated. “Our goal and our duty is to set up a competitive team and at the same time to secure the club’s economic stability. Of course, in our current situation it is possible that in summer we also have to deal with offers for one or the other player. It is important that we always rate transfers with a view to the big whole: sporting perspective, economic reason and our long -term strategy, ”said Managing Director Thomas E. Herrich last.
For example, Maza could – when staying in the class – a double -digit million sum. It was only six times in the club’s history with player sales. In addition to VfB Stuttgart, Bayer Leverkusen should also be in regular contact with Maza. There is also plenty of interest abroad.
Hertha BSC has only won one game this year, otherwise there are five defeats and a draw. The change of coach to Stefan Leitl has not yet shown the desired effect. Next, the old lady is waiting for the duel with Schalke 04.