Overview

• The signing follows the expiry of Holtby’s contract with Holstein Kiel, allowing him to move without a transfer fee.
• He completed his medical in Breda but is unlikely to feature in the next Eredivisie match after missing preseason training.
• Technical director Peter Maas praised Holtby as a fan favorite whose experience will strengthen the midfield.
• At 34, he becomes the tenth club of a career spanning Germany’s top two divisions, the Premier League and the Europa League.
• Transfermarkt valued him at €500,000 and reported that he had considered a move to Dubai before opting to stay in Europe.