Hamburger SV HubHamburger SV loses its striker Robert Glatzel to VfL Wolfsburg. The 28-year-old signs a two-year contract and costs the Wolfsburgers 1.5 million transfer fee.
What happened?
Glatzel had struggled with injuries in the past season and publicly criticized his role as a reserve player at HSV. For one game, Glatzel was even removed from the squad for disciplinary reasons.
Why it matters
The transfer of Glatzel is an important step for VfL Wolfsburg, which is planning a rebuild after being relegated to the 2. Bundesliga. Glatzel is expected to enrich the Wolfsburgers' offense and bring his experience on and off the pitch.
What comes next?
The Wolfsburgers continue to work on building a new team. Recently, the VW-Club announced the transfer of Hertha captain Fabian Reese. The HSV, meanwhile, is in 13th place in the Bundesliga, with 31 points from 29 games and a current form of LDLDW.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| League standing | 13th place |
| Points | 31 |
| Games | 29 |
| Form | LDLDW |
| Last result | Bayer Leverkusen 1-1 Hamburger SV (2026-05-16) |
