At FC Koln, Noah Katterbach was once hailed as a rising star. However, he never lived up to the hype, and his time at HSV was also unsuccessful. Now, he has two options. Katterbach, who is currently valued at 600,000 euros, still has a contract with HSV until 2027, but has no chance of playing time. In his three years at HSV, he played only 27 games (one goal, three assists). In the previous Bundesliga season, he did not play a single game, and his last professional appearance was just before Christmas 2024. It has become quiet around the former top young player. Although the defender has not collected any playing practice for a long time, various options are now available to him. The second-tier club 1. FC Nürnberg has already shown interest in the left-back. Coach Miro Klose is looking for a replacement for Berkan Yilmaz, who is returning to his home club SC Freiburg. Eintracht Braunschweig had previously thrown their hat into the ring. The Lower Saxons narrowly escaped relegation and are now looking for reinforcements for a less stressful season. The transfer fee should not be a hurdle for both clubs, HSV would be happy to get rid of Katterbach's salary. And that's the problem: Katterbach not only earned a princely salary at FC, but also drew Bundesliga money at HSV. He would have to give up money in the future if he wants to be successful on the pitch again.