According to Hamburger SV coach Merlin Polzin, the club is near to signing Albert Grønbæk, who is under contract with Rennes until 2029. Polzin acknowledged that the player had been seen in Hamburg and that this was not a secret. He expressed optimism about a deal being reached that would provide more offensive options. Grønbæk has been on loan at Genoa for the last six months, where his playing time amounted to 226 minutes. Polzin also stated that he is anticipating getting to know the player but advised that they should wait until all aspects are finalized.