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Julian Köster to Join THW Kiel in 2026 on Four-Year Deal

The German national team standout and VfL Gummersbach captain will move to the record champions as part of Kiel’s squad rejuvenation strategy.

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Julian Köster (l.) und sein Noch-Teamkollege in Gummersbach, Kristjan Horzen
Julian Köster verlässt den VfL Gummersbach
Der nächste Transfer-Hammer in der Daikin Handball-Bundesliga ist perfekt.

Overview

  • Julian Köster, 25, has signed a four-year contract with THW Kiel, effective from the 2026/27 season through June 2030.
  • The transfer, confirmed on April 28, 2025, will see Köster join Kiel on a free transfer after his current contract with VfL Gummersbach ends.
  • Köster has been a key figure for both club and country, captaining Gummersbach since 2022 and winning Olympic silver with Germany in 2024.
  • Kiel coach Filip Jicha praised Köster’s versatility, calling him one of the strongest German backcourt players both offensively and defensively.
  • The move aligns with Kiel’s strategy to rebuild its roster following the retirement of veteran stars like Patrick Wiencek and the eventual departure of Domagoj Duvnjak.