Overview
- Multiple German outlets report that Marcus Mathisen, 30, has decided to join FC St. Pauli on a free transfer after his contract with 1. FC Magdeburg expired.
- Those reports say St. Pauli won the race with a package of higher wages and a signing fee that outmatched interest from Holstein Kiel and Hertha BSC.
- Mathisen brings proven 2. Bundesliga experience after moving from Wehen Wiesbaden to Magdeburg in 2024 and making more than 60 league appearances there.
- The signing is meant to plug clear holes in St. Pauli’s back line after Hauke Wahl left and Karol Mets was not retained, with Eric Smith also likely to move on.
- If completed, Mathisen would be the club’s second summer arrival after Samuel Klein and is expected to join preparations for friendlies on July 4 and July 11 plus the Flachau training camp.