Hertha BSC relies on experience: is promotion now within reach?

Hertha BSC relies on experience: is promotion now within reach?

The transfer period in the second Bundesliga is picking up speed and Hertha BSC is the focus. On June 28, 2025, the Berliners will be the number one favorite for promotion. Tobias Kröger, an experienced transfer market expert, is surprised by the club's business so far. Hannover 96 achieved a transfer increase of almost seven million euros through the sale of Nicolo Tresoldi, while 1. FC Nürnberg also recorded success through the sale of talented players.

Hertha BSC made its presence felt in this transfer phase by selling Ibrahim Maza to Bayer Leverkusen. The transfer price? It is estimated at twelve million euros. Despite their eleventh place finish last season, Hertha could reach new heights. Kröger also mentions that the league is becoming even more difficult due to the promotion of 1. FC Köln and Hamburger SV. Relegated teams such as VfL Bochum and Holstein Kiel further expand the field of competition.

A powerful squad

Hertha BSC's claim is clear: promotion! The club has a powerful squad, especially thanks to Fabian Reese's recent contract extension. Players like Michal Karbownik, Michael Cuisance and Diego Demme also play a central role in the club's plans. The change of course that those responsible have taken is interesting. They are now relying more on experienced players such as Paul Seguin, Niklas Kolbe, Leon Jensen and Sebastian Grönning, which Kröger sees as surprising.

Another focus is on the possible move of young player Maurice Krattenmacher to FC Bayern. Such developments underline the ambitions of the club, which will be the main attraction of the second division next season not only with Schalke 04, but also with other teams.

Diversity and competition in the league

For many, the second Bundesliga is considered the best in its history. The marketer and Kröger himself speak of the league's current balance - a point that makes the upcoming matches all the more exciting. There are particularly interesting developments at Hannover 96 under coach Christian Titz, while 1. FC Nürnberg and Eintracht Braunschweig have also reported promising additions.

Hertha BSC, a club with a long tradition, was founded on July 25, 1892 and has made a name for itself over the years, not least through its impressive venue, the Berlin Olympic Stadium, which has a capacity of over 74,000 seats. Despite all the challenges that the last few years have brought, the club with its 58,147 members remains a fixture in German football, well embodied by the battle cry “Ha Ho He”.

The coming months will show whether Hertha BSC can underpin their ambitions and how the second Bundesliga will develop further. However, one thing is certain: there is something going on!

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