HSV boss signs contract extension

Hamburger SV have confirmed that Claus Costa will remain as the club’s director of football beyond 2026.

The Bundesliga side did not reveal the length of the 41-year-old's new contract.

“Over the last 18 months or so, I’ve been more than convinced by Claus’ know-how and the work he’s done here – both through his incredible understanding of the market and his extensive network in the field, as well as through his day-to-day involvement with the team, defined by the values of diligence and teamwork,” commented HSV board member for sport Stefan Kuntz. 

“Claus has made a vital contribution to the club’s achievement of a return to the Bundesliga and, more recently, played a huge role in a successful rebuild of the squad in a very short period. I’ve been confident for a while now that it would be the best move to extend his tenure.”

Claus Costa, who took over the job in March 2023, added:

“It remains an absolute privilege to have the opportunity to carry out this role and represent a club of such immense stature as HSV. I can actively feel the significant degree of trust placed in me by Stefan, from whose incredible wealth of experience I profit every day. 

"Our goal-oriented work beyond just the demands of the transfer window and the open, occasionally contentious, but always constructive exchanges that we share throughout the year are things that I treasure deeply."