Georgian defender Giorgi Kvilitaia, 32, has transferred to Holstein Kiel from Metz. His departure was officially announced by Metz as part of a squad overhaul for the new season, with Kvilitaia being one of five players confirmed to be leaving the club upon the expiration of his contract on June 30, 2026. He had joined Metz in February 2026, and in 10 Ligue 1 appearances, he scored 2 goals. The Georgian international has 44 caps and 7 goals for his country. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €900k.