Holstein Kiel has welcomed an important new signing ahead of the new 2. Bundesliga season: Guillermo Balzi has already arrived at the training ground in Kiel. The 24-year-old winger, most recently on loan at Levadiakos in Greece, will now bolster the KSV’s push to avoid relegation.

What happened?

Balzi arrived in Kiel on July 14 and joined the pre-season camp running from July 12 to 20. The Argentine, who featured for Levadiakos in Greece’s Super League last season, brings European experience to the squad. His move to Kiel was announced weeks ago — now the first practical step has been taken.

Kiel kick off the new campaign with zero points and zero goals scored. The club currently sits 12th in the table, just ahead of Dynamo Dresden. Balzi’s first competitive chance could come on March 13, 2027, when Kiel travel to face Dresden in the 2. Bundesliga.

Why Balzi matters for Kiel

With Balzi, Holstein Kiel is banking on a player who has already logged minutes in multiple European leagues. His move follows a loan spell in Greece, where he turned out for Levadiakos last season. The KSV is hunting for offensive firepower — so far, the club has yet to score a goal this term.

The coaching staff will need to integrate Balzi quickly. The Argentine can play on either wing or in attacking midfield. His debut could come as early as the first friendly of pre-season camp, which looms before the league opener.

What’s next for Kiel?

After the mid-July camp, Kiel’s focus shifts to fine-tuning for the 2. Bundesliga. The club faces a tight pre-season schedule with the campaign just weeks away. Alongside Balzi, other new arrivals will be under scrutiny as the squad looks to shore up its ranks.

The first competitive fixture is set for March 13, 2027, against Dynamo Dresden. Until then, Kiel must tighten its defense and spark its attack — the club has yet to score or concede a goal this season. The coming weeks will reveal whether Balzi can make the difference.