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St. Pauli Loans Erik Ahlstrand to Heracles Almelo With Option to Buy

The confirmed loan includes a post-season purchase option to give the 24-year-old a chance at consistent playing time.

Overview

  • Both clubs announced the deal on Thursday, confirming a loan through the rest of the season with a purchase option.
  • Andreas Bornemann said St. Pauli agreed to the move after Ahlstrand asked for a chance to gain more minutes at a high level.
  • Heracles director Ernest Faber described Ahlstrand as a versatile option across midfield and attack who brings creativity, pace and intensity.
  • Ahlstrand joined St. Pauli from Halmstads BK in early 2024 for about €650,000 and logged six brief first-team appearances totaling just over 40 minutes.
  • He played frequently for St. Pauli’s second team and said the Eredivisie’s open style and Heracles’ development pathway appealed to him.