Füchse Berlin have seen a bid of around €1.5 million turned down for Simon Pytlick, despite the player being available for a fraction of that fee in 2027. According to TV 2 Sport, the failed negotiations are closely tied to the Danish star’s loss of trust in SG Flensburg-Handewitt’s leadership.
The German club is pushing to sign Pytlick already this summer, even though his release clause for 2027 is reportedly set at €500,000. As reported by TV 2 Sport, Berlin’s significantly higher offer underlines both his rising value and the urgency of the situation.
At the same time, the 24-year-old has now confirmed that a breakdown in trust is a key reason behind his decision to leave. The situation dates back to December 2024, when Pytlick agreed to remove an exit clause from his contract – only for head coach Nicolej Krickau to be dismissed the following day.
“I will not go into details, but I can confirm that the course of events is as described,” Pytlick told TV 2 Sport.
Asked about the consequences, he added:
“Yes, I have to admit that. A lot has happened, and the trust has taken a hit.”
Although the clause was later reinstated, the relationship never recovered. Pytlick extended his deal until 2030 in April 2025 to create stability, but inserted a new exit option for 2027 – which he has now activated.
Despite Berlin’s willingness to pay triple the clause value to secure him early, negotiations have stalled, leaving one of handball’s biggest potential transfers unresolved, according to TV 2 Sport.