Reinforcement of defensive talent: St. Pauli bolsters their defense in the second transfer window
Having a Ball: Jannik Robatsch Makes His Way to FC St. Pauli
Of course, it's official now! FC St. Pauli is beefing up its roster for the new season with some fresh talent - Jannik Robatsch, a promising central defender. The official announcement came this Friday. As always, the club stayed mum about the contract length and transfer fee details.
With the Polish right-back Arkadiusz Pyrka, Robatsch marks the second new addition to the squad. The 20-year-old made the leap from the ATUS Velden youth department to Bundesliga side Austria Klagenfurt back in February 2020. In his time with the club, he played a total of 41 games and 5 appearances in the ÖFB Cup, scoring 2 goals. Robatsch even made his debut for the Austrian U21 national team this year. He's poised to fill the void left by Siebe Van der Heyden, who's back with RCD Mallorca on loan. Robatsch plays left-footed and can also command the left-back position when needed in a five-man chain.
Jannik Robatsch: Jumping Ships from Klagenfurt to St. Pauli
"Young players are graduating to bigger clubs at FC St. Pauli," Robatsch stated in the official announcement. "I'm seizing this opportunity to demonstrate myself in the Bundesliga." He's clearly pumped about his new teammates, the city of Hamburg, and yes, the legendary Millerntor and the enthusiastic fans. Robatsch's market value currently hovers around 800,000 euros. However, due to Klagenfurt's relegation and financial troubles, he was up for grabs at a considerably lower price point.
The Sly Moves of St. Pauli's Sports Director: Saving Dough on Robatsch
Sports director Andreas Bornemann is known for his cunning moves regarding transfers, so it's reasonable to assume that St. Pauli coughed up between 400,000 and 500,000 euros for this talented defender. Bornemann highlighted Robatsch's promising profile and experience, hinting that the newcomer could clinch a spot on the roster right away. However, he also emphasized the importance of giving Robatsch the necessary time to adjust to the club's playing style and the breakneck speed of the Bundesliga, given his youth.
Extra Time: Two St. Pauli Stars on the Rise in Market Value
By the way, if you're a football fan and enjoy speculation about player values, you might find it interesting to know that two homegrown talents' values have skyrocketed as of late.
In the excited aftermath of Jannik Robatsch's transfer to FC St. Pauli, the young defender shared his eagerness to prove himself in the Bundesliga, aspiring to showcase his abilities in a higher league. As he prepares to navigate the European leagues with his new team, his market value rests at around 800,000 euros, a fraction of its original worth due to financial constraints faced by his previous club.
