Again and again Hertha BSC develops talents that seem to have a great future, other clubs keep chasing their youngsters from the Berliners – that should be over now.
In mid-July, FC Bayern announced that they had secured the services of 16-year-old midfielder Noel Aséko. A success for the German record champions, another blow to the neck for Hertha BSC. The Berliners, who trained Aséko in their ranks, once again lost a promising top talent.
If you believe the media, 14-year-old Yll Gashi will soon be the next BSC youngster – Bayern and BVB are said to have put out feelers for the striker. But now they want to put a stop to the theft of talent in the capital. With a DFB jewel that is said to have already agreed with Gladbach, the new pace could already pay off.
After investor Lars Windhorst invested millions and the associated purchase of a number of new stars, many of Hertha’s own creations are said to have seen their way installed, “Sport Bild” uncovers a problem for the capital city dwellers. However, it is also known that the money has now been squandered with little glory, so the focus should be more on young people in Berlin.
In order to be able to harvest the fruits of your own work in the future, you are breaking new ground, according to “Sport Bild”. A written agreement is made with all players from the U14 upwards. This includes a fee and above all discourages other clubs from approaching the talents. The document is not binding, but a “code of honor” forbids ensnaring the players.
Hertha BSC fights for offensive jewel
The best talents of the U19 class are also given a professional contract more quickly, families are more involved and regular visits by sports boss Fredi Bobic to the youth games are intended to convey the feeling that the club has its substructure on the screen. In addition, Hertha spent a lot of money to improve the youth infrastructure.
“Everyone is treated equally, everyone should feel valued and seen,” said youth boss Pablo Thiam in this context from “Sport Bild”.
The first positive effects can already be seen. Germany U18 international Lukas Ulrich had reportedly already agreed to a move with Gladbach, but now has to stay and is expected to play a role in the future. “We rejected the change,” said Thiam.
“The way he’s been training with the pros since then and playing in the U23s is great. He’s got a mentality monster! You have to appreciate that. It doesn’t matter whether he leaves after the season or not. We fought for him and showed the way,” explains the former Bundesliga professional that you even accept a free transfer in order to be able to ensnare Ulrich for longer. According to “Sport Bild”, Hertha is already negotiating a professional commitment with his offensive youngster.