Hertha BSC signed 29-year-old left-back Mads Pedersen from FC Augsburg on Monday. The contract runs until 2027 and includes an option for an additional year. This settles the second-to-last loose end in Hertha’s squad - only a striker is still missing.
Transfer Details
The 1.78-meter defender arrives with 115 Bundesliga appearances. In the last season he was only used in seven matches for Augsburg. His contract at Augsburg was set to run until summer 2027, but Hertha secured him at a low cost - the fee only becomes payable once Pedersen has played a certain number of games for the Berlin club.
Reactions
Sport director Benjamin Weber (46) expressed enthusiasm: “With Mads’ transfer we have filled an important spot in our squad. Mads will help us with his experience and mentality. We are very pleased that he has chosen us.”
Pedersen himself reacted positively: “I am excited after seven years in Augsburg to take on a new challenge at Hertha. It is a traditional club in the midst of an exciting transition and I want to contribute to its success.”
Player Profile
Pedersen is regarded as a mentality player who does not shy away from duels in defense. He brings, like the recent signings Olawesun Adewumi (FC Burnley) and Farid Alfa-Ruprecht (Bayer Leverkusen), plenty of pace to the back line. With his Bundesliga experience and physical presence of 1.78 m, he is expected to strengthen Hertha’s left flank.
Hertha has therefore secured the second key position in the squad. The Berliners hope that Pedersen will solidify the defense and make the team stronger in the coming season. The signing is a step toward stability, while the search for a striker continues.
Outlook
The new left-back is now integrated into Hertha’s training regime. Fans expect him to demonstrate his readiness and mental strength in upcoming matches. With the option for an extra year, Hertha can keep Pedersen long-term in the squad, provided he reaches the agreed number of appearances.
