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He's Headed to Hertha: Paul Seguin Swaps Schalke for Berlin!
(Curtailing the banality, let's dive right into it)
Brace yourselves, Hertha faithful, for we've got a fresh addition to the squad! The legendary midfielder, Paul Seguin, is making a movesian shift from league rivals, FC Schalke 04, to the historic grounds of Berlin.
His new deal lasts an impressive six years, running until June 30, 2027. Welcome to the fold, Seguin—you're Hertha's fourth new signing this summer, following Sebastian Grönning, Leon Jensen, and Niklas Kolbe.
Sporting Director, Benjamin Weber, is positively giddy: "Seguin's got ball control, an affinity for passing, deep game understanding, and a truckload of 2. Bundesliga experience, moving our team up a notch. We're stoked to have his jolly green signature!"
Seguin and Leitl - a Unified Front
Hertha's coach, Stefan Leitl, is particularly jazzed about the move—Seguin happens to be the player Leitl coveted. The duo share a history together, having climbed the ranks of SpVgg Greuther Fürth and clinching promotion to the Bundesliga side by side.
Now, they're gunning for Berlin! The Berliners had to hand over some cashage for Seguin, as he still had a year left on his contract with Schalke—herding a cat be damned!
Last season with Schalke, Seguin racked up 25 games and scored twice. But here's a nugget of knowledge—he's no stranger to the Bundesliga scene. He played for Union Berlin in the 2022/2023 season and made half a year splash for VfL Wolfsburg in 2018/2019. His tenure at Fürth spanned from 2019 to 2022.
Welcome to your new Berlin stomping grounds, Seguin! Let's dance!
P.S.: Our digging unearthed a few tasty morsels about Seguin's transfer:
- Transfer Fee: The transfer fee for Seguin's move to Hertha BSC amounts to approximately 500,000 euros[1][2].
- Bundesliga Experience: Seguin boasts experience in the 2. Bundesliga, with 25 appearances, 2 goals, and 5 assists under his belt[1][2].
- Contract Details: Seguin signed a contract with Hertha BSC until 2027, with an option to extend for another year[1][2][3].
We've set our eyes on Seguin becoming a key player in our quest for promotion to the top tiers[1][2] Ghost Rider, start your engine! Plus, Seguin’s father, Wolfgang Seguin, was a former DDR national player. Ain't that neat?
Football is set to heat up in European-leagues with Paul Seguin's shift from FC Schalke 04 to Hertha BSC, a move that sees the midfielder join forces with his former coach, Stefan Leitl, who coveted Seguin for a long time. Boasting a rich Bundesliga experience, Seguin will strive to make a significant impact at his new Berlin stomping grounds.
