Filip Brekalo, a 23-year-old footballer, signed a one-year contract with Hertha Berlin's U23 team. He had been training with Hertha's youth team in recent weeks to maintain fitness, and the club was impressed by him, which resulted in a contract offer. Before the contract was signed, he also participated in a training session with the first team before their preparations in Kitzbühel. At the time, Brekalo was still under contract with the Croatian second-division side Karlovac 1919. When asked about his status, Hertha Berlin declined to comment on ongoing legal proceedings, potential transfer amounts, or individual personnel matters, including those concerning Filip Brekalo. The club confirmed that he was training with and playing for the U23 team in friendly matches.