Hamburg agree loan deal for Spurs defender Vuskovic

Hamburg have reportedly reached an agreement to sign Tottenham Hotspur centre-back Luka Vuskovic on loan for the rest of the season.

The deal is a straight loan without an option or obligation to buy, according to The Athletic.

The 18-year-old has not made an appearance for Spurs in competitive matches this season.

He was an unused substitute in their first three fixtures under head coach Thomas Frank, including the European Super Cup defeat to Paris Saint-Germain and league wins over Burnley and Manchester City.

Tottenham want him to gain more first-team experience, which has opened the door for a move to Germany.

Background and previous experience

Vuskovic joined Spurs officially in 2025 after FIFA rules delayed his transfer from Hajduk Split. The deal, agreed in 2023, was worth around £12 million, with Tottenham beating several European clubs to his signature.

He played for Frank’s team in pre-season and even scored on his debut against Reading, but regular minutes have been hard to come by.

The Croatian spent last season on loan at Westerlo in Belgium. Before that, he had a temporary spell with Radomiak Radom in Poland during the second half of the 2023-24 campaign.

Tottenham believe another move away will help his development.

Hamburg are eager to strengthen their squad following promotion back to the Bundesliga. The German side see Vuskovic as an important addition to improve depth in their defence.

A move to Hamburg would also mean the youngster links up with family in the city. His older brother Mario, 23, signed for the club in 2021.

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However, Mario is currently serving a four-year ban for doping, which is set to end in 2026.

Vuskovic is highly regarded as one of Croatia’s brightest prospects. The opportunity to play regular football in Germany could be a key step in his growth and future at Tottenham.

The season-long loan will allow him to adapt to the top-flight demands of the Bundesliga while gaining valuable experience away from England.