Mario Vuskovic has revealed his brother, Tottenham defender Luka Vuskovic, “wouldn’t say no” to a loan move to German side Hamburger SV. The Croatian youngster will meet his new Spurs teammates for the first time very soon as the players return for pre-season training at their Hotspur Way base.
Tottenham confirmed a deal for the highly-rated centre-back from Hajduk Split in September 2023 but it was always going to be ahead of the 2025/26 season when he would finally make the move to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as he was 16 years of age at the time. The 18-year-old has since spent time on loan at Polish side Radomiak Radom and Belgium outfit Westerlo over the past two seasons, notably making a huge impression at both clubs.
It is not yet clear how much of a part Vuskovic will play for Thomas Frank this season as at present he has a number of players ahead of him in the centre-back pecking order. The new Tottenham boss may want to keep him as part of his plans as they battle on four fronts but, of course, there is also the chance that he could depart on loan to gain some more first-team experience.
As his brother Mario is currently on Hamburg’s books but unable to play at present due to a doping ban, Tottenham youngster Vuskovic has naturally been linked with a temporary switch to the Bundesliga club. Speaking in an interview with German publication Hamburger Abendblatt (via Sport Witness), his older brother was asked about the prospect of the teenager heading to Hamburg on loan.
“Luka loves HSV simply because the club and the fans always support me,” he revealed. “When he witnessed the promotion party at the Volksparkstadion, he was impressed by how big the club is and how incredible the fans are.
“He would love to play for HSV and wouldn’t say no to an offer. In the end, however, Tottenham will decide what is best for his development.”
Vuskovic was in attendance when Hamburg finally won promotion back to the Bundesliga in May following a seven-year absence. The starlet joined his brother and family on the pitch as they celebrated a historic night for the football club.
“When the final whistle blew, my father, my brother, and I immediately went on the pitch,” explained his sibiling. “The pitch was already packed with happy fans.
“The whole evening was a crazy experience. We went to the Nikki Tiger (a Hamburg nightclub) with the team, and I was back at the hotel by 5am. I’ll never forget the feelings from that night. It was truly perfect.”
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