Bosnian athlete Gigovic departs from Kiel and moves to Switzerland - Bosnian professional footballer Gigovic departs from Kiel to relocate in Switzerland
In August 2025, Bosnian international Armin Gigović made a significant move from Holstein Kiel in Germany's 2. Bundesliga to Swiss top club BSC Young Boys Bern. The transfer was facilitated by a release clause in Gigović's contract, with Young Boys reportedly paying around €1.5 to €2.3 million for the 23-year-old midfielder[1][2].
Gigović spent only one year at Holstein Kiel, but he made an impact during his brief tenure. He was a key midfield player and scored goals early in the 2025 season, despite the team's struggles[1][5]. His departure from Holstein Kiel follows a series of departures from their squad.
Young Boys secured Gigović as an important midfield reinforcement, bolstering their team with a talented international player who brings experience from competitive German football. This move is expected to positively impact Swiss football, potentially strengthening Young Boys’ domestic and European campaigns[1][3].
Olaf Rebbe, Holstein Kiel's sporting director, commented on Gigović's departure, acknowledging his contributions to the team[6]. Gigović's transfer fee is a seven-figure amount, making him the third player from Holstein Kiel for whom a seven-figure transfer fee has been received following their Bundesliga relegation[4].
The Bosnian midfielder's previous club was FK Rostov, and before joining Holstein Kiel, he played for Borussia Mönchengladbach[7]. Meanwhile, Shuto Machino and Nicolai Remberg, two other players who received seven-figure transfer fees from Holstein Kiel after their relegation, have been transferred to Borussia Mönchengladbach and Hamburger SV, respectively[8].
With Gigović's move to Young Boys Bern, he signifies a significant shift in his career, leaving the Bundesliga to join a Swiss top club. Young Boys' signing of Gigović fits their strategy of acquiring young midfield talent to compete at a high level in Switzerland and internationally.
[1] [https://www.sport1.de/fußball/bundesliga/transfer/bundesliga-transfer-news-live-ticker-100-millionen-transfer-zu-einem-bundesliga-klub-13775639.html] [2] [https://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/2-bundesliga/holstein-kiel/transfer-armin-gigovic-zu-young-boys-bern-fuer-1-5-millionen-euro-13775736.html] [3] [https://www.sport-express.de/fußball/bundesliga/holstein-kiel/armin-gigovic-zu-young-boys-bern-transfer-vertrag-13775661.html] [4] [https://www.sport1.de/fußball/bundesliga/transfer/bundesliga-transfer-news-live-ticker-100-millionen-transfer-zu-einem-bundesliga-klub-13775639.html] [5] [https://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/2-bundesliga/holstein-kiel/armin-gigovic-zu-young-boys-bern-fuer-1-5-millionen-euro-13775736.html] [6] [https://www.sport1.de/fußball/bundesliga/transfer/bundesliga-transfer-news-live-ticker-100-millionen-transfer-zu-einem-bundesliga-klub-13775639.html] [7] [https://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/2-bundesliga/holstein-kiel/armin-gigovic-zu-young-boys-bern-fuer-1-5-millionen-euro-13775736.html] [8] [https://www.sport1.de/fußball/bundesliga/transfer/bundesliga-transfer-news-live-ticker-100-millionen-transfer-zu-einem-bundesliga-klub-13775639.html]
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