Hamburger SV is trying to remove Sebastian Schonlau from their payroll. Bild reports that the Bundesliga club has made an offer to terminate his contract to facilitate his search for a new club. His contract is set to expire next summer. It is uncertain if he will accept the offer. Previously, Schonlau wanted to stay and prove himself at HSV, but he is not part of coach Merlin Polzin's plans.

Sebastian Schonlau, the captain of HSV, has left his future open despite his current satisfaction at the club. He has not made any decision regarding his future and is focusing on his current role at HSV. His advisors had a meeting with HSV management before the training camp, discussing his future, but no decision has been made. Schonlau is open to potential opportunities that his agents might find, though for now, he is committed to performing at HSV. Transfermarkt currently estimates his market worth at 800k euros.