Luka Vušković hints at Tottenham future with Hamburg option

Tottenham Hotspur defender Luka Vušković has hinted that his future may not immediately lie in north London, despite impressing since joining Spurs and rapidly increasing his market value.

The 18-year-old centre-back, signed from Hajduk Split, is currently on loan at Hamburger SV, where his performances have pushed him into Croatia’s World Cup conversation.

Tottenham agreed a deal for Vušković in 2023, with the transfer formally completed in 2025. Since then, his development has accelerated quickly.

His loan spell in the Bundesliga has highlighted composure, physical maturity and defensive intelligence beyond his age. That progress has fuelled speculation that he could play a role for Spurs next season.

However, Vušković’s own comments suggest his priorities are more personal than positional.

Vušković’s older brother Mario Vušković is also contracted to Hamburg but is currently serving a doping ban. The brothers share a long-held ambition to play together professionally.

That dream could yet influence Tottenham’s decision-making.

Speaking to Croatian outlet 24Sata, Vušković made it clear that remaining at Hamburg next season is a real possibility.

“There is an option for us both to start next season at HSV,” he said. “My big wish is to play with my brother one day.”

He emphasised how important that bond is to him, both on and off the pitch.

When asked about reported interest from Barcelona, Vušković played down the speculation and reaffirmed his contractual situation.

“I’m a Tottenham player. I have a contract until 2030,” he said. “Everything that happens in the future will have to be agreed with them.”

His comments suggest no push for an exit, but equally no guarantee of an immediate Spurs role.

Tottenham paid just over £10m for Vušković, a fee that already looks like shrewd business. The defender has since been valued at around €40m, a jump he admits surprised him.

“I didn’t expect such a rise,” he said. “But with how football prices are moving, it’s not unrealistic. Still, you have to justify it on the pitch.”

That valuation gives Spurs leverage but also raises expectations around his next step.

Vušković’s comments point towards a loan extension rather than an immediate integration into Spurs’ first team. With development still ongoing and emotional factors in play, Tottenham may decide patience offers the best long-term return.

Whether that means another season in Germany or a fast-tracked Premier League debut will depend on Spurs’ defensive planning this summer.