Overview

• Both clubs announced the transfer as complete and did not disclose financial terms.
• Magdeburg stated that a photo of an internal email was taken through a window without consent and said it has filed a complaint with police.
• According to Hamburger Abendblatt, the image was reportedly taken from a laptop left open by sporting director Otmar Schork at an U23 match and then shared publicly.
• FC St. Pauli declined to comment on the leak when asked by dpa.
• Kaars, 26, arrives after a 19-goal, six-assist season, with St. Pauli praising his finishing, pressing and versatility.