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.