Overview
- Both clubs confirmed on January 3 that the defensive midfielder has transferred with immediate effect.
- HSV had released Meffert for contract talks, and sporting director Claus Costa said the sides agreed on a move that offers him more playing time.
- He featured in only four first‑half league matches for HSV, totaling 144 minutes.
- Meffert previously played for Kiel from 2018 to 2021 and recorded 146 competitive appearances for HSV, the most he has made for any club.
- Kiel said he will join the squad’s training camp in Algorfa, Spain, on Sunday, and the clubs did not disclose the transfer fee.