SG Flensburg-Handewitt have reportedly won the race for one of world handball’s brightest young stars. According to multiple reports, Portuguese sensation Francisco “Kiko” Costa will join the Bundesliga club in 2027, while negotiations continue over a deal for his brother Martim Costa.
Flensburg are reportedly closing in on one of the biggest transfer coups of the coming years.
Multiple reports indicate that Sporting CP star Francisco “Kiko” Costa has agreed to join the German club from the summer of 2027. While earlier speculation suggested that both Costa brothers would arrive together, only Kiko’s move is believed to be finalized at this stage, with discussions over Martim Costa’s future still ongoing.
Still only 21, Kiko Costa has developed into one of Europe’s premier young backcourt players. The Portuguese international has starred for Sporting in both domestic competitions and the EHF Champions League, earning widespread recognition as one of the sport’s brightest talents.
Should the transfer be completed as expected, it would represent another major statement from Flensburg. The Bundesliga side is already preparing for significant changes in 2027, with Simon Pytlick set to leave, and Costa would become a cornerstone of the club’s next generation.
The reported move also underlines the Bundesliga’s continued ability to attract many of the world’s most sought-after talents, despite fierce competition from clubs in France, Hungary and Spain. Whether Martim Costa ultimately follows his brother to Germany remains one of the biggest transfer stories to watch over the coming months.