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Mayson Grothe remains a Hertha player: Another native Berliner has extended his contract long-term.
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Key FactsMayson Grothe signs long-term Hertha BSC extension
Aug 6, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- The 17-year-old Mayson Grothe has extended his contract with Hertha BSC on a long-term basis.
- Grothe joined Hertha’s under-10 team via Eintracht Mahlsdorf and 1. FC Union before progressing through the club’s youth sides.
- The left-footed player made 31 appearances for the under-17 and under-19 teams in the DFB youth leagues, scoring eight goals.
- Since this summer, Grothe has trained regularly with the first team, attended the camp in Kitzbühel and played in all preseason matches.
I am proud to be able to wear this jersey in the future as well. Hertha is and remains the right club for me. I feel comfortable and I am confident that I will continue to improve here, step by step.— Mayson Grothe, following his contract extension with Hertha BSC; expressing pride in staying and confidence in continued development
The numbers of our professionals: All Hertha players' back flocking for the 2026/27 season at a glance.
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Key FactsHertha confirms squad numbers for the 2026/27 season
Aug 6, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- New signing Oluwaseun Adewumi will wear squad number 19 in the 2026/27 season.
- Jón Dagur Thorsteinsson is moving from number 24 to number 23.
- Jerome Diallo will wear 29, while Mayson Grothe receives 34.
- The overview lists 27 professionals with squad numbers ranging from 2 to 47.