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THW Kiel Signs Barcelona Playmaker Domen Makuc on Four-Year Deal Starting 2026

The Slovenian international is earmarked as Domagoj Duvnjak’s successor, with the captain under contract through June 2026.

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Ab 2026 in Kiel: Domen Makuc
Vorm Supercup gegen Meister Füchse Berlin am Samstag hat der THW Kiel einen großen Transfer verkündet.

Overview

  • Makuc will arrive for the 2026/27 season on a contract running to June 30, 2030.
  • Kiel states he is planned as Duvnjak’s successor, though the veteran’s post-2026 plans remain open.
  • Managing director Viktor Szilagyi says Makuc was the preferred backcourt target, bringing Barcelona experience and room to grow.
  • The 25-year-old Slovenian can operate at left back and center and has won three EHF Champions League titles with Barcelona.
  • He is the club’s second confirmed recruit for 2026/27 after Julian Köster, with the announcement made ahead of Saturday’s Supercup against Füchse Berlin.