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

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

Hamburger SV has taken a first step into the new Bundesliga season, and the club is causing a stir with several pieces of news. On June 22, 2025, the club announced the signing of 17-year-old goalkeeper Fernando Dickes from RB Leipzig. Dickes moves on a free transfer and has 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 further at HSV and sees great opportunities for his career in Hamburg. He has already been in the professional squad for the Champions League once, which speaks for the quality of the young player.

The decision for Dickes comes at a time when HSV is reorganizing its personnel. Henrik Köncke was elected as the new president of HSV with 65.71 percent of the vote, and he is bringing a breath of fresh air to the club. The 34-year-old, who is known for his past as an Ultra fan and member of the supervisory board, emphasizes that the Ultras will not take power in the club. The election was attended by almost 1,200 members out of a total of over 127,000, which shows that the members are actively involved in the club's fortunes.

Financial stability and presidential elections

One of the biggest surprises with this new beginning is that Hamburger SV is debt-free for the first time in documented history. Chief Financial Officer Eric Huwer announced that net financial debt was zero at the end of the fiscal year. This is a significant milestone for the club, which has reduced debts amounting to 75 million euros over the years. The early repayment of the stadium loan two years ago represented an important step towards financial stability.

Other candidates were also available in the election for the new executive board, including Kai Esselgroth, who received 29.06 percent of the vote, and Frank Ockens, who only received 5.22 percent. The election of the vice presidents, which Laura Ludwig and Anna Stöcken had sought, also caused a stir, with Ludwig being elected with over 90 percent of the vote. Michael Papenfuß will also join the executive committee as 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 accepted as a candidate, which led to criticism within the club. An emergency motion to suspend the election was rejected, showing that there are differences of opinion over the puzzling issue.

Overall, HSV is looking forward to an exciting summer, both in terms of sport and organization. With an exciting new line-up in the board and promising talents like Fernando Dickes, the club seems ready to start the new season and realize its own ambitions.

For further information on developments at Hamburger SV you can read the reports on T Online and n-tv read up.