Lukas Laube: Change from Stuttgart to Kiel sealed!

Lukas Laube: Change from Stuttgart to Kiel sealed!

In the handball world there is currently exciting news. The THW Kiel and the TVB Stuttgart agreed on the transfer of Lukas Laube. This is reported by the Stuttgarter Zeitung and confirms that the two Bundesliga clubs have clarified the transfer modalities. The transfer amount is estimated at around 200,000 euros, a sum that appears acceptable for both clubs in the current situation. It remains to be seen how the official confirmation on the part of the THW Kiel will fail, because press spokesman Christian Robohm has not yet commented on the situation.

The reasons for the change are clear: Kiel is urgently looking for reinforcements in the circular run position. Patrick Wiencek ended his career and the injured Hendrik Pekeler cannot appear either. Petter Öger and the newcomer Veron Nacinovic are currently the only circular runner. THW managing director Viktor Szilagyi has already indicated that you are actively looking for a third circular runner to strengthen the staff ceiling accordingly.

training start and perspectives

Kiel is to ideally integrate a new circular runner into the team at the start of training on July 21st. Szilagyi emphasizes that you are looking for a playing player, whereby the approval of the embracing association is necessary. While changing the arbor is now within reach, it remains to be seen whether other players, such as Felix Möller from Aalborg Handball, are also on the list.

The situation around Lukas Laube, which is currently still tied to TVB Stuttgart by 2026, is particularly interesting. Managing Director Jürgen Schweikardt had only declared at the end of June that he was planning to do with arbor for the new season. However, the transfer negotiations now seem to drive the change to the Hanseatic metropolis, which is understandable in the current transfer view. In addition, the THW Kiel reports that she has a good knack with Laube, who could be particularly challenged under the new coach Misha Kaufmann. Purchase guidelines allow the trainer to rely on four back space players in the coming season, which would further intensify the liberty.

Overall, the situation on the district runner front is demanding for the THW Kiel and harbors many uncertainties. Although the focus is on arbor, it will be exciting to observe how the conversations will develop in the coming days. So let's stay on the pulse of the action and follow the upcoming developments in handball.

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