Hamburger SV is finally back in the Bundesliga. The club is planning a major overhaul to secure survival.

What's happening at Hamburger SV?

Ten new players are set to join to strengthen the squad. The current captain could be replaced. Robert Glatzel, who has been with Hamburger SV since 2021, is fighting for his place. The 31-year-old scored 80 goals in 129 games for the Bundesliga newcomer.

Who's joining Hamburger SV?

Yussuf Poulsen from RB Leipzig and Nicolas Capaldo from RB Salzburg are set to be signed soon. Hamburger SV sporting director Stefan Kuntz confirmed interest in Armel Bella-Kotchap from FC Southampton. | Player | Age | Club | | --- | --- | --- | | Yussuf Poulsen | 31 | RB Leipzig | | Nicolas Capaldo | | RB Salzburg |

What's next?

Hamburger SV wants to secure survival with a new playing style. The focus is on solid defense, aggressive pressing, and quick counterattacks. The current league table looks like this: | League Position | Points | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 13th | 38 | 34 | 9 | 11 | 14 | Recent results show a form of DWWLL. The last match ended in a 1-1 draw against Bayer Leverkusen on 2026-05-16.