Also Puchacz before saying goodbye
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This article was first published at 12:55 p.m. and was then updated with the enforcement report with Thomas Dähne and Fiete ARP.
Fiete Arp (25), Thomas Dähne (31) and Tymoteusz Puchacz (26) did not take part in Holstein Kiel training on Monday. The first two are even officially gone. At goalkeeper Dähne it has been clear since Monday afternoon that TSV 1860 Munich continues for him. A little later, the change from attacker ARP to the Odense Boldklub in Denmark became known. According to the KSV, the trio mentioned was previously in contract discussions with other clubs and was therefore released. The relegated team started preparing for the new second division season on the pitch.
After five years, goalkeeper Dähn is moving to the lion in the 3rd league. “Thomas Dähne always presented himself as an exemplary sports man and a real team player – especially in phases in which he did not come up with the season that he might have wanted,” said sports director Olaf Rebbe. “After the analysis of the past season, we deliberately decided to change the goalkeeper position. When Thomas came up with the opportunity to switch to his home country, we therefore did not put any stones in his way.” The transfer -free Dähne said: “I really feel like playing for TSV 1860 Munich. My anticipation for what awaits me in the lions is huge. I saw the pictures from the training start, now it is time to experience all of this on site.”
In the meantime, the former Bayern Juwel ARP goes to other European countries. The striker signed a contract at the Odense Boldklub until 2028. The new head coach Alexander Zorniger had campaigned for ARP, it said. According to transfer market information, 250,000 euros flow as a transfer fee.
“Whether it turned to me very early in the transfer window and from the start I felt that this is a match that could be really good for both. The more we talked to each other, the more I was convinced that I wanted to be part of whether to be, and now I look forward to getting the club together after the climb,” said Arp.
The Polish left-back Puchacz, who was most recently active for Plymouth Argyle, are available from the championship for TM-Infos, where he has left a solid impression in 15 games since January and from his homeland. Finally, Puchacz was repeatedly associated with the Polish champion from 2024, Jagiellonia Bialystok. There were also loose rumors about FC Schalke 04, who hired the coach with Miron Muslic, who had brought the former Lauterer and Köpenicker to Plymouth.
The Kielers have already made nine newcomers perfect under the new sports director Rebbe, most recently by Mittelfeldroutinier Stefan Schwab (34) from Paok Thessaloniki. “I was able to enjoy my vacation to the fullest. Also because the personnel planning is going in the right direction. With the current squad we could start the season today,” explained coach Marcel Rapp in a “kicker” interview.
Holstein Kiel’s coach Rapp sees squad with “exciting” players
From the 46-year-old’s point of view, the route is clear: “Even if we are economically well positioned, we normally cannot sign a 26- or 27-year-old difference with 150 second division operations or more. We continue to rely on younger players with great development potential. Like the Robert Wagner, Jonas Thermelsen from Norway or Kasper Davidsen from Denmark. Have played the season with us, have not become more inexperienced. “
Departures like that of Nicolai Remberg (25/to HSV) and probably also by striker Shuto Machino (25) do not prepare rapp. “We have exciting kickers and are confident. Knowing that the 2nd league, especially after a descent, is anything but simple,” said the coach, who also confirmed the likely farewell to keeper Dähn: “We consciously decided in the goal – also from the age structure. We are currently with Timon Weiner, Marcel Engelhardt and our young Kepern Tyler Doğan and Lio Rothenhagen well positioned.