Hertha BSC evaluates Austrian keeper Nikolas Polster while retaining defender Linus Gechter
Hertha BSC, a club in Germany's 2. Bundesliga, has confirmed that Marius Gersbeck will start as goalkeeper for the upcoming season, but the team is also negotiating with Austrian keeper Nikolas Polster of Wolfsberger AC about a possible move. The club says talks are still at an early stage and Polster remains under contract with his Austrian club until 2027, with a transfer fee considered feasible.
Polster, 24, expressed openness to a move abroad and previously sought a new challenge. Hertha’s former first‑choice keeper Tjark Ernst left for Feyenoord Rotterdam for a €5 million fee, prompting the Berlin side to search for a long‑term solution.
In addition, Hertha is dealing with interest in defender Linus Gechter. His contract expires next summer and includes a €3.5‑4 million release clause. While other clubs have shown interest, Hertha aims to keep him amid speculation that a transfer of defender Stefan Posch from Italian side Como 1907 to Mainz 05 could trigger a domino effect on Gechter’s future.
Entities: Hertha BSC · Linus Gechter · Marius Gersbeck · Nikolas Polster · Stefan Leitl
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Hertha BSC wants to retain Linus Gechter despite interest from other clubs.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Marius Gersbeck is currently the first‑choice goalkeeper for Hertha BSC.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Nikolas Polster is under contract with Wolfsberger AC until 2027.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Linus Gechter's contract with Hertha expires next summer and includes a €3.5‑4 million release clause.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Hertha BSC has held talks with Austrian goalkeeper Nikolas Polster about a possible transfer.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Como 1907 is negotiating the sale of defender Stefan Posch to Mainz 05, potentially affecting Gechter's situation.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Former Hertha goalkeeper Tjark Ernst left for Feyenoord Rotterdam for a €5 million transfer fee.