Lukas Laube: Change from Stuttgart to Kiel sealed!

Lukas Laube: Change from Stuttgart to Kiel sealed!

There is exciting news in the handball world right now. THW Kiel and TVB Stuttgart have reached an agreement on the transfer of Lukas Laube. This is reported by the Stuttgarter Zeitung and confirms that the two Bundesliga clubs have clarified the transfer terms. The transfer fee is estimated at around 200,000 euros, a sum that seems acceptable for both clubs in the current situation. It remains to be seen what the official confirmation from THW Kiel will be, as 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 pivot position. Patrick Wiencek has ended his career and the injured Hendrik Pekeler cannot play either. Petter Överby and new signing Veron Nacinovic are currently the only pivots available. THW managing director Viktor Szilagyi has already indicated that they are actively looking for a third employee in order to strengthen staffing levels accordingly.

Training start and perspectives

Kiel's goal is to ideally integrate a new pivot into the team at the start of training on July 21st. Szilagyi emphasizes that they are looking for a player with the right perspective, although the consent of the releasing club is necessary. While Laube's move 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 surrounding Lukas Laube, who is currently tied to TVB Stuttgart until 2026, is particularly interesting. Managing director Jürgen Schweikardt only stated at the end of June that he was firmly planning with Laube for the new season. But the transfer negotiations now seem to be pushing forward the move to the Hanseatic metropolis, which is quite understandable in the current transfer review. THW Kiel also reports that they have a good hand with Laube, who could be particularly challenged under the new coach Misha Kaufmann. Purchasing guidelines allow the coach to often rely on four backcourt players in the coming season, which would further intensify Laube's role.

Overall, the situation on the circular front for THW Kiel is challenging and involves many uncertainties. Although Laube is the focus, it will be interesting to see how the conversations develop in the coming days. So let's keep our finger on the pulse of what's happening and follow the upcoming developments in handball.

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