HSV enthusiastic: debt -free and with a new goalkeeper from Leipzig!

HSV enthusiastic: debt -free and with a new goalkeeper from Leipzig!

The Hamburger SV has made a first step into the new Bundesliga season, and the club causes a stir with several news. On June 22, 2025, the club announced the commitment of 17-year-old goalkeeper Fernando Dickes by RB Leipzig. Thick changes changes free of charge and brings an impressive height of 1.93 meters. Sports director Claus Costa particularly emphasizes the modern goalkeeper game and the physical requirements of the young talent. Dickes, who played 26 competitive games last season, including four in the UEFA Youth League, is looking forward to the opportunity to develop at the HSV and sees great opportunities for his career in Hamburg. He was already in the professional squad of the Champions League, which speaks for the quality of the young player.

The decision for Dickes comes in a phase in which the HSV is reorganized. Henrik Köncke was elected as the new President of the HSV with 65.71 percent of the vote, and he brings a breath of fresh air to the club. The 34-year-old, who is known through his past as an ultra fan and a member of the Supervisory Board, emphasizes that the Ultras will not take over any power in the club. The election had a participation of almost 1,200 members from a total of over 127,000, which shows that the members are actively involved in the club skills.

Financial stability and Presidium elections

One of the biggest surprises at this fresh start is that Hamburger SV is debt -free for the first time in the documented history. CFO Eric Huwer announced that the net financial liabilities at the end of the financial year are zero. This is an important milestone for the association, which has reduced debts of 75 million euros for years. The early return of the stadium loan two years ago was an important step towards financial stability.

At the election as the new Presidium, other candidates were also available, including Kai Esselgroth, who received 29.06 percent of the vote, and Frank Ockens, who came to only 5.22 percent. The choice of Vice President, whom Laura Ludwig and Anna Stöcken had sought, also caused a sensation, with Ludwig being chosen with over 90 percent of the vote. Michael Papenfuß will also move into the Presidium as a treasurer after receiving 68.17 percent of the vote. In the discussions about the election, however, the focus is on Felix Magath, who was not approved as a candidate, which led to criticism within the club. An urgent request for the suspension of the election was rejected, which shows that disagreements exist on the drained causes.

Overall, the HSV is facing an exciting summer, both sporty and organizational. With an exciting new line -up in the Presidium and promising talents such as Fernando Dickes, the club seems ready to start the new season and realize its own ambitions.

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