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Holstein Kiel brings in ex-captain Schwab: leadership role guaranteed!
Holstein Kiel signs Stefan Schwab from PAOK Thessaloniki. The experienced midfielder takes on a leadership role.
Holstein Kiel brings in ex-captain Schwab: leadership role guaranteed!
The Holstein Kiel fans have reason to be happy because the club has achieved a real coup with Stefan Schwab. The 34-year-old midfielder is moving to Germany on a free transfer from PAOK Thessaloniki, where he was captain. This makes Schwab the ninth newcomer that Holstein Kiel has signed this summer. The signing comes at a time when the club needs to compensate for the loss of Lewis Holtby, who has left the club. Transfermarkt reports that Schwab should take on a central role not only in sport, but also as a leader on and off the pitch.
Schwab brings an impressive career with him to Kiel. Before that, he played for a long time in Austria, where he was active for SK Rapid Vienna, among others. In 241 games for Rapid he scored 51 goals and provided 51 assists. He currently has the same number of appearances at PAOK Thessaloniki, with 34 goals and 23 assists. This valuable experience from international competitions, including the Europa League and the Conference League, makes him a sought-after player in German football. Footballtransfers emphasizes that Schwab also played for the Austrian national team and therefore has a fair amount of international experience.
Experienced newcomer
The new sports director at Holstein Kiel, Olaf Rebbe, sees Schwab not only as a kicker, but also as an experienced and ambitious player. According to Rebbe, Schwab will be able to help both offensively and defensively, which is important for strengthening the midfield. He is considered a player with a dangerous left foot, which could further increase Kiel's game variability. The contract term is one year with the option to extend it until 2026. This gives the club the flexibility to monitor Schwab's development and, if necessary, consider a long-term collaboration. Transfermarkt emphasizes that Schwab has already shown a positive attitude towards his new challenge in his first discussions with those responsible in Kiel.
With this commitment, Holstein Kiel not only shows ambition, but also the will to shape the team's identity for the future. Schwab could be the key player to lead the team next season and lead both on the field and in training. Football enthusiasts from Kiel can be excited to see how these new additions will develop.