Hamburg, Germany – January 16, 2026 – Borussia Dortmund’s promising 19-year-old defender, Almugera Kabar, is reportedly nearing a transfer to Hamburger SV, according to a report from Germany’s Ruhr Nachrichten newspaper. The young centre-back, who has been linked with a move away from BVB for some time, including interest from Premier League side Brentford, currently holds an estimated market value of €3 million.
Kabar’s Rising Profile and Performance
Kabar was a key member of Christian Wück’s Germany U17 World Cup-winning squad in November 2023. Following this success, the left-back made five appearances for the BVB first team in the Bundesliga. This year, Kabar has primarily featured for the BVB reserves in the Regionalliga, where he has had a highly successful autumn, scoring four goals and providing one assist in 10 appearances for BVB II.
Hamburg’s Project Appeals to Kabar
From the perspective of the player and his potential new club, Hamburger SV, the move appears to be on track. The Ruhr Nachrichten report indicates that HSV head coach Merlin Polzin has successfully convinced Kabar of the club’s project. The teenage talent is expected to be given the opportunity to compete with Miro Muheim for a starting position as a left wingback.
Dortmund’s Stance on the Transfer
However, there are some complexities on Borussia Dortmund’s side. The club is reportedly unwilling to sell Kabar outright for a
