Express Train to Victory: FC St. Pauli's Latest Reinforcement
Champions League personnel joins FC St. Pauli roster
Get ready, Hamburg! FC St. Pauli has snatched a top-tier offensive talent, Mathias Pereira Lage (28), following his release from French Ligue 1 club Stade Brest.
The Seasoned Striker's New Horizon
Boasting dual citizenship in France and Portugal, this versatile soccer gunner walks onto the pitch for FC St. Pauli, his first foreign assignment in a brilliant career.
The 2021-22 season proved to be a fruitful one for the winger. Scoring two goals and dishing out a striking seven assists in 29 Ligue 1 games, he also managed to notch up a goal in his nine Champions League appearances.
With a captivating profile and the skills to suit numerous offensive roles, Pereira Lage matches the club's desired standards perfectly. Sporting director Andreas Bornemann was ecstatic, expressing on the club's website that they're thrilled to have landed the free agent.
The Head Coach's High Praise
Alexander Blessin, the head coach, echoed the sentiment, showering Pereira Lage with complements.
"He's got dynamism, technical prowess, speed, and is not only smart and team-oriented but also adept at taking set pieces and ready to put in the legwork defensively. With his wealth of experience under his belt, he won't waste time adapting to our team," said Blessin.
Making Moves: The Road to St. Pauli
From Clermont-Ferrand's youth ranks to Angers SCO in 2019, and then to Brest, Pereira Lage is now eager to take on a completely new adventure with St. Pauli.
“I'm ecstatic to debut in a brand-new league after spending the majority of my career in France. FC St. Pauli seems like an intriguing club, and my conversations with the key personnel gave me a clear sense of how I can help the team reach its objectives for the upcoming season. I'm raring to jump in and get started,” Pereira Lage declared.
Though the club hasn't disclosed the length of the contract, sources indicate the deal spans a trio of seasons.
Header photo: FC St. Pauli
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This transfer is a strategic move to fill the void left by departed attackers while adding Champions League experience to the squad.
In his new foreign assignment with FC St. Pauli, Mathias Pereira Lage aims to bring his Champions League experience to European leagues, following his fruitful 2021-22 season in the French Ligue 1 and Champions League.
With his versatile offensive skills and team-oriented approach, Pereira Lage's acquisition forms part of the club's strategy to reinforce their attacking line for upcoming campaigns, potentially in competitions such as the Champions League or other European leagues.
