By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

HSV and Köln eye Paderborn key man

SC Paderborn's Laurin Curda is reportedly on the radar of Hamburger SV and 1. FC Köln.
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After helping SC Paderborn get promoted to the Bundesliga, Laurin Curda is now being linked with other top-flight clubs.

According to Bild, Hamburger SV and 1. FC Köln are among those considering a move for the 24-year-old.

Curda racked up an impressive eight goals and eight assists for Paderborn in the 2025/26 season – including the decisive goal in the play-off victory over VfL Wolfsburg that secured promotion to the top flight.

The former Germany U17 international joined Paderborn on a free transfer from TSG Balingen in 2023.

He was previously part of the youth academies at VfB Stuttgart and TSG Hoffenheim.

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