Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a deal to loan highly rated centre back Luka Vuskovic to German side Hamburg for the 2025/26 campaign, according to The Athletic.
The 18-year-old is seen as the future of Tottenham’s defence, but the club cannot guarantee him regular playing time with Thomas Frank spoilt for choice.
The young centre-back will join Hamburg to gain valuable experience in a top European league. He will join on a straight loan with no option or obligation to make the move permanent.
Vuskovic hasn’t featured in a competitive match for Tottenham this season. He has been an unused substitute in each of their opening three fixtures under Frank.
He watched from the sidelines as Tottenham succumbed to a penalty shootout defeat against Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup.
He was also on the bench for Premier League wins against Burnley and Manchester City. Tottenham believe regular minutes elsewhere will benefit his development.
Loan move will aid Vuskovic’s development
Hamburg secured promotion to the Bundesliga last season when they finished second in the German second tier.
They see the Croatian defender as an ideal addition to strengthen their squad as they look to cement their place in the German top flight.
Spurs signed Vuskovic from Hajduk Split in 2023 for around £12 million, fending off interest from several major European clubs.
Due to FIFA rules regarding the transfer of minors, he could not officially join Tottenham until this year, when he turned 18.
He has already shown glimpses of his ability in pre-season, scoring on his debut against Reading.
The teenager also has experience on loan, having spent last season at Belgian side Westerlo, and previously with Radomiak Radom in Poland.
Interestingly, a move to Hamburg would also bring a family connection. His older brother, Mario Vuskovic, has been at the club since 2021.
However, his brother is currently serving a four-year doping ban that runs until 2026, meaning they will not get the chance to play together just yet.