Costa has worked at Hamburg since 2019, initially joining as chief scout before moving into a senior squad-building role. His current agreement is reported to run until the end of this season, leaving the club needing to settle his future if they want continuity in the sporting department.
According to Sport Bild, early talks over a new deal have already taken place. Krüger, who joined HSV in the summer of 2026 after working at Bayern Munich, is said to rate Costa highly and is understood to be driving the effort to keep him.
Costa’s rise through the club’s structure has made him a central figure in recruitment and squad planning. His knowledge of the market and work across several transfer windows have helped establish his position within the club, while Hamburg’s return to the Bundesliga has increased the importance of long-term planning.
The discussions come as Krüger begins shaping the club’s sporting direction. Retaining Costa would offer continuity as Hamburg work to strengthen their squad and establish themselves at the highest level, although the talks have not yet resulted in an announced agreement.
HSV previously extended Costa’s contract in November 2025, when the club confirmed that his then expiring deal had been renewed. The latest report indicates that the club is once again looking to secure his services before the current term ends.
No details have been reported on the length of a potential new contract or how far the discussions have progressed. For now, the key development is that talks are under way and Krüger is reportedly keen for Costa to remain part of Hamburg’s leadership group.
Costa has been with HSV through changes in the sporting hierarchy and the club’s return to the Bundesliga. His experience of the club’s recruitment operation gives him an established role in its planning, while a new deal would provide stability as Hamburg work to consolidate their position in the top division.
The next step is to determine whether both sides can agree on a fresh contract that keeps Costa involved in the club’s longer-term plans.