Merlin Polzin extends contract with Hamburg

The club were delighted to secure the long-term futures of Polzin and his coaching team, which will keep them at the Volksparkstadion for the foreseeable future.

Despite HSV's stumbling start to this season, which has seen them lose all three of their opening league games, the club have expressed their faith in Polzin and his staff, who guided Die Rothosen back into the top-flight before keeping them there last season.

"They impress us with their expertise, their meticulousness, their diligence and their daily passion," said sporting director Kathleen Krüger.