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FC St. Pauli Parts Ways With Johannes Eggestein as Contract Expires

His exit follows top scorer Morgan Guilavogui’s return to Lens, leaving St. Pauli with just two senior forwards as the club plans a major squad rebuild.

Neben Carlo Boukhalfa (r.) wird auch Johannes Eggestein den FC St. Pauli verlassen.
Frust bei Angreifer Johannes Eggestein vom FC St. Pauli
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Overview

  • FC St. Pauli confirmed on June 12 that Johannes Eggestein will depart as his expiring contract will not be renewed.
  • Over three seasons the 27-year-old Hannover native tallied 20 goals and 13 assists in 85 appearances, playing a key role in the club’s promotion and survival.
  • His exit follows Morgan Guilavogui’s return to Lens, leaving FC St. Pauli with Abdoulie Ceesay and Maurides as its only senior forwards.
  • Eggestein has already attracted interest from 1. FC Nürnberg and other potential suitors in Germany and abroad.
  • The departures intensify pressure on coach Timo Schultz to bolster the squad’s offensive options before the new season.