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Hertha BSC begins pre-season training without new signings, sets no promotion goals
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Hertha BSC begins pre-season training without new signings, sets no promotion goals

From Die Zeit · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Hertha BSC began preparations for the 2nd Bundesliga season without new signings.
  • Coach Stefan Leitl stated the team has not set promotion or relegation goals, focusing on the current squad.
  • Managing director Peter Görlich expects a long transfer summer as the club aims for significant transfer income.

Hertha BSC has commenced its training for the upcoming 2. Bundesliga season, but the squad remains unchanged by new signings. Coach Stefan Leitl led his players through drills, emphasizing game-based exercises in the initial session. With eleven players having departed, including key figures like Fabian Reese and Kennet Eichhorn, the team and coaching staff have yet to define specific objectives for the season. Leitl stressed the immediate focus on the available players rather than discussing promotion or relegation.

We don't need to talk about promotion or relegation now, but this is the squad that is currently available.

— Stefan LeitlAfter the first training session, commenting on the team's objectives and current squad.

The club is actively seeking a left-back and offensive players to bolster the squad, particularly after the departures of Reese and Michael Cuisance. Managing director Peter Görlich indicated that discussions are underway with potential recruits interested in joining Hertha. However, he anticipates a lengthy transfer window, extending until the end of August. Görlich also highlighted the club's need to generate substantial transfer income, requiring a double-digit surplus, which allows them to pursue new acquisitions.

We are already talking to some players who would also like to come to Hertha.

— Peter GörlichRegarding potential new signings for the upcoming season.

Hertha plans to integrate four academy players into the first-team squad, with six young players participating in the initial training. Görlich reiterated the club's commitment to its "Berliner Weg" (Berlin Way) initiative, which aims to promote local talent. He cautioned that every transfer must be carefully considered due to the club's financial constraints, ensuring new signings do not lead to financial instability. Görlich concluded by stating that while they have until August 31st to finalize deals, the immediate message to potential recruits is the club's ambition to achieve maximum results.

We have announced that we will not only announce the Berliner Weg on the airwaves but actually show it on the pitch.

— Peter GörlichDiscussing the integration of academy players into the first team.
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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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