Holstein Kiel II announced Lion Schuster as their third winter signing just before the transfer deadline. The 24-year-old, originally from Vienna, can play as a defensive midfielder and also as a central or full-back defender. He had not been playing a significant role at SV Sandhausen this season.

Lion Schuster, a former Rapid player, has been training with GAK for the entire week. A decision on a potential winter transfer of the 24-year-old is expected to be made in the near future. Schuster moved from Rapid to SV Sandhausen last summer but has been sidelined this season following a coaching change.