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Dortmund Plays Down HSV’s Kehl Link as Hamburg Weighs Successor Options

Club executives say no contact from Hamburg regarding the BVB sporting director.

Overview

  • Sky reported that Sebastian Kehl is being discussed by Hamburger SV’s supervisory board for the Sportvorstand role after Stefan Kuntz’s exit.
  • Lars Ricken said no approach has been made and called the rumor “0.0 a topic,” noting the club is in a transfer phase working with Kehl on summer planning.
  • Kehl, whose Dortmund contract runs until 2027, declined a scheduled TV interview and told reporters he had nothing to say after the Bremen match.
  • Multiple outlets say HSV is considering several external names, including Oliver Bierhoff, Hasan Salihamidzic, Fabian Wohlgemuth and Jonas Boldt.
  • Reports indicate an internal path remains possible at HSV, with finance chief Eric Huwer viewed as capable of taking on greater responsibility.