Gyan de Regt leaves for Holstein Kiel
Gyan de Regt has played his last game for Excelsior. The 22-year-old winger is leaving for Holstein Kiel. The club from the 2nd Bundesliga is reportedly paying two million euros for the talented left winger.
Why is this important for Excelsior?
The transfer of Gyan de Regt means a financial blow for the Rotterdam club. Excelsior wanted to keep him, but it was about two million euros. Technical director Mark Ruijl has negotiated well.
What happens next?
Gyan de Regt must still personally agree and undergo a medical examination, but that seems like a formality. He joined Excelsior last year on a free transfer and had a strong first season. For the Rotterdam club, the transfer means a financial blow.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way)
Excelsior is currently 13th in the Eredivisie with 38 points, 10 wins, 8 draws, and 16 losses from 34 games. The recent form is WDWWD.
Goals this season
Excelsior has scored 43 goals this season and conceded 56 (-13 goal difference).
Title race
Excelsior is 46 points behind leaders PSV Eindhoven.
Next fixture
Excelsior plays next week against Groningen (home, 2026-10-11). Groningen is currently 9th in the Eredivisie.
Gyan de Regt on his departure
After the win over Cambuur, De Regt smiled widely in front of the ESPN camera. 'I heard yesterday that the clubs had agreed. I wanted to play today and we had a great game,' he said. 'Excelsior wanted to keep me, but I think technical director Mark (Ruijl, red.) negotiated well, because it's about two million euros.'
