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Birmingham City Sign Philadelphia Union Left-Back Kai Wagner

The signing targets Birmingham's lack of left-back depth for the rest of the Championship season.

Overview

  • Philadelphia Union announced the 28-year-old German's transfer to the Championship club on Friday.
  • BirminghamLive reports a two-and-a-half-year contract, while Transfermarkt says the deal runs through the 2027/28 season.
  • The fee was not disclosed by the clubs, with Transfermarkt estimating €2.5 million plus add-ons at roughly half his €5m market value.
  • Wagner recorded 10 goals and 54 assists in 253 appearances for the Union and is profiled as an elite chance creator with strong crossing and transition play.
  • Chris Davies gains competition at left-back after limited cover for Alex Cochrane due to Lee Buchanan’s injuries, and Union coach Bradley Carnell lauded Wagner’s leadership and consistency.