Holstein Kiel signs Dutch winger Gyan de Regt
Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Holstein Kiel has signed Dutch winger Gyan de Regt from Excelsior Rotterdam.
- The 23-year-old has agreed to a contract with the German second-division club until June 30, 2030.
- De Regt is expected to provide more flexibility and speed on the wings for Kiel, who have started their season with two draws.
Holstein Kiel has secured the signing of Dutch winger Gyan de Regt, bolstering their left flank. The 23-year-old joins the German second-division club from Dutch Eredivisie side Excelsior Rotterdam. De Regt has signed a contract that will keep him at Kiel until June 30, 2030.
Kiel's sporting director, Olaf Rebbe, expressed satisfaction with the acquisition, highlighting De Regt's strong training, versatility, and pace. "With Gyan, we were able to gain a very well-trained and versatile winger for us, who convinces with his high tempo and his mentality," Rebbe stated. "He will provide us with even more flexibility on the wings with his qualities."
With Gyan, we were able to gain a very well-trained and versatile winger for us, who convinces with his high tempo and his mentality.
The signing comes after the departure of Alexander Bernhardsson to VfL Wolfsburg. De Regt is expected to add a new dimension to Kiel's attacking options. The team has begun their new season with two draws and will face 1860 Munich in the DFB-Pokal on Saturday evening.
He will provide us with even more flexibility on the wings with his qualities.
Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.