Vuskovic’s loan spell in Germany has strengthened his position. A report says he has been named in the Bundesliga Team of the Season, while his performances have reportedly seen him regarded as Tottenham’s second-most valuable player.
Those developments help explain why the club’s reported stance has shifted away from the possibility of selling. His reputation has grown during a full campaign at Hamburg, but that progress has come outside Tottenham’s daily environment.
The club is therefore understood to be resisting a permanent move, at least for now. That position remains unconfirmed, but it points to a preference for evaluation rather than an immediate decision.
Vuskovic has reportedly yet to train or play under De Zerbi. That makes the manager’s first-hand judgement central to the next stage of his development.
A teenage centre-back moving directly into a Premier League squad competing for European places would face a significant adjustment. De Zerbi will need to assess more than Vuskovic’s defending: his positioning, physical readiness, character and ability to handle Tottenham’s demands will all matter.
That cannot be established fully through loan reports or video analysis. Training alongside the first-team group should provide a clearer measure of whether he can contribute immediately or needs another step away from north London.
For now, the reported plan is straightforward: Croatia duty comes first, followed by Tottenham’s assessment. Vuskovic’s form has earned him an opportunity, but not yet a guaranteed starting role.
The key storyline will begin when he joins De Zerbi for pre-season. His performances there could determine whether Tottenham keep him in the squad, manage his minutes carefully or consider another loan.