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St. Pauli Bolsters Defense With Austria Klagenfurt's Jannik Robatsch

The 20-year-old U21 international will fill the spot of Siebe Van der Heyden, who returns to RCD Mallorca after his loan.

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Sportchef Andreas Bornemann (r.) mit St. Paulis neuem Innenverteidiger Jannik Robatsch
Jannik Robatsch wechselt zum FC St. Pauli
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Overview

  • Robatsch joins as a center-back following Austria Klagenfurt’s relegation from the Austrian Bundesliga.
  • The club did not disclose the length of his contract or the transfer fee.
  • Coach Alexander Blessin highlighted Robatsch’s bravery, aerial threat on set pieces and ability to play centrally or on the flank.
  • He is St. Pauli’s second summer signing after full-back Arkadiusz Pyrka arrived earlier this week.
  • The Austrian youth international is expected to add physicality and versatility to St. Pauli’s back line.