Hertha BSC is losing an important player in defense. Michal Karbownik will not extend his contract and will leave the capital city. The Polish defender came to Berlin from English Brighton in the summer of 2023. In the past season, he was a regular starter under coach Stefan Leitl and played in 30 competitive games. Sports director Benjamin Weber said: „We were in an open and transparent exchange with Miki about his sporting future – now he has decided to continue his career at a different location“. Karbownik is the fifth player to leave Hertha BSC in this transfer period. Previously, John-Anthony Brooks, Diego Demme, Tim Hoffmann, and Toni Leistner had already left the club. The 25-year-old was often used over the entire playing time and was considered an important part of the defense. His contract is expiring and he will now look for a new club. It was initially unclear where Karbownik would go. There were rumors of a return to Poland. Hertha BSC now needs to find a replacement for the Polish defender. The club is already searching for new players to fill the gaps in the defense. The fans of Hertha BSC hope that the club will soon present new reinforcements. The departure of Karbownik is another setback for the club, which has already parted ways with several important players in the current transfer period.