What happened. Hamburg have extended the contract of head coach Merlin Polzin, keeping him and his coaching team at the club long-term. The deal comes after he led the club back to the Bundesliga and then to a 13th-place finish in 2025/26.

Hamburg finished nine points clear of the relegation play-off spot last season.
Polzin's staff have also committed their futures to the club.
Hamburg host Cologne on Matchday 4, still seeking their first points.

“Everyone knows how much this city, this club and this stadium mean to me.”
— Merlin Polzin

Hamburg host Cologne next, chasing a first win of the season to justify the club's faith.

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