Hertha BSC captain Fabian Reese has hinted at a potential summer departure after his side's defeat to Holstein Kiel all but ended their promotion hopes. Speaking after the 1-0 loss, the 26-year-old winger expressed his disappointment before adding, "We’ll have to see what happens in the summer," a comment that has reignited speculation over his future at the 2. Bundesliga club.
Reese only signed a long-term contract extension with Hertha until 2030 last summer, a move designed to secure his services for the club's anticipated push back to the Bundesliga. However, with promotion now mathematically improbable, the landscape has shifted. His agent, Dusan Jevtic, recently confirmed to Bild that there is concrete interest from the top flight. "It is true that there are several interested parties from the Bundesliga. I don’t want to say more than that," Jevtic said, while also stressing a desire not to create unrest at the club.
According to reports, a fee in the region of €10-13 million could be enough to persuade Hertha to part with their skipper. Reese has been a standout performer for the capital club this season, contributing crucial goals and assists from the wing, which has naturally attracted attention from clubs seeking proven Bundesliga quality. His current deal provides Hertha with significant security, but a substantial offer from a top-division side would present a major financial decision for the club.
One club recently linked with a move is VfL Wolfsburg, though their own Bundesliga status for next season remains in serious doubt as they sit in the relegation play-off place. Regardless of Wolfsburg's situation, the broader interest from the Bundesliga is considered genuine. For Reese, a move would represent a return to the top flight after a season in the second division, aligning with the peak years of his career.
The situation underscores the challenging position Hertha finds itself in, needing to balance sporting ambitions with financial realities. Losing their captain and best attacker would be a significant blow to their hopes of mounting another promotion challenge next season. For now, the club's focus remains on concluding the current campaign, but Reese's comments have ensured that his future will be a dominant storyline in Berlin as the transfer window approaches.
