Holstein Kiel is saying goodbye to defender Marco Komenda after six years. As the football second-division club announced, the 29-year-old is moving to Polish second-division club Arka Gdynia. Marco Komenda played 104 competitive games for the club from the Förde. He experienced the club's promotion in 2024 and relegation a year later. Olaf Rebbe, Holstein Kiel's sports managing director, commented on the transfer: „When Marco approached us with the desire to transfer, it was self-evident for us to grant him this wish, because he has always given everything for our club in the past years“. Komenda was trained in the youth of SV Darmstadt 98. In 2020, he joined the Kielers after stints with Sportfreunde Siegen, the second selection of Borussia Mönchengladbach, and SV Meppen. The transfer of Marco Komenda to Arka Gdynia is a loss for Holstein Kiel, but the club will prepare for the new season. The fans of Holstein Kiel will miss Marco Komenda, but they will also welcome new players. The future of Holstein Kiel looks promising. The club will continue to fight for promotion to the first league. Marco Komenda's departure is a significant change for Holstein Kiel, but the club will move forward. The transfer window is always a time of change, and Holstein Kiel will adapt to the new situation. The club's goal remains the same: to succeed in the second division and strive for promotion.