Overview

• Racing Lens activated its €4–4.5 million buyback clause by the June 15 deadline to secure Guilavogui’s return to France.
• FC St. Pauli had exercised its option to purchase him for €3–3.5 million following his initial loan spell.
• Guilavogui scored six goals in the Bundesliga last season, emerging as St. Pauli’s top scorer.
• His departure forces the Hamburg side to seek new attacking reinforcements ahead of the next campaign.
• St. Pauli also faces uncertainty over Johannes Eggestein’s contract, which may leave Abdoulie Ceesay as the only senior striker.