Overview
- FC St. Pauli confirmed the signing of Danish centre-back Marcus Mathisen as their second summer arrival to strengthen central defence.
- Transfer reports say St. Pauli outbid rivals, with the club offering a noticeably better package than interested teams such as Holstein Kiel and reported interest from Hertha BSC.
- Mathisen arrives as a free agent after his Magdeburg contract expired, bringing extensive 2. Liga experience and prior spells in Sweden and Denmark.
- Sporting director Andreas Bornemann and coach Marcel Rapp said Mathisen fits the club’s profile because he combines aggression, smart positioning, anticipation and calm ball play.
- The transfer directly addresses gaps created by the departures of Hauke Wahl and Karol Mets and leaves open the possibility of further moves, including a potential sale of Eric Smith.