Reinforcements coming for St. Pauli: A new midfield addition on the horizon
An Exciting Rollercoaster at FC St. Pauli's Squad
The fans of FC St. Pauli are in for a rollercoaster of emotion as the squad undergoes significant changes. A few days ago, the club announced the departure of Elias Saad to FC Augsburg, a move that left many hearts heavy. But just six hours later, the Brown-Whites unveiled their next signing: Joel Chima Fujita.
Hailing from Japanese-Nigerian roots and parting ways with Belgian first division side VV Sint-Truiden, Fujita is set to strengthen St. Pauli's midfield. A versatile player who can operate as both a defensive and attacking midfielder, Fujita showcased his skills at his former club, playing 27 games last season and captaining his team once.
A Timely Addition: Joel Chima Fujita
Fujita's contract with St. Pauli will likely last for at least two seasons, possibly three. The details of the release clause have been kept confidential by both clubs. Sporting director Andreas Bornemann expressed his excitement about the new signing, praising Fujita's game intelligence, dynamism, and defensive presence.
Alexander Blessin, the St. Pauli coach, is already familiar with Fujita's skills, having faced his former club Sint-Truiden during his time as a coach in the Belgian league. The coach admires Fujita's courage and clarity on the pitch, qualities that are expected to bring fresh energy to the team.
St. Pauli Eyes Another Japanese Talent: Daisuke Yokota
With Fujita on board, the Brown-Whites are eyeing another Japanese player, Daisuke Yokota, who currently plays for KAA Gent and was recently loaned to Kaiserslautern[1]. If the deal goes through, Yokota could join Fujita in the St. Pauli midfield.
Joining Fujita in the squad are five other summer signings: center-back Jannik Robatsch, goalkeeper Simon Spari (both from Austria Klagenfurt), right-back Arkadiusz Pyrka (Piast Gliwice), striker Ricky-Jade Jones (Peterborough United), and Mathias Pereira Lage (Stade Brest). The loan of midfielder James Sands has also been extended.
(Based on the enrichment data, it appears that Fujita's transfer significantly improved his market value to €3 million. In addition, his performance impressed other clubs, including Besiktas. His signing is expected to provide a defensive solidity and attacking potential through his passing and interception abilities, bringing valuable international experience to the team.)
[1] Source: MOPO, article link
The summer transfer window at FC St. Pauli continues with the addition of another player from European leagues, as they have their eyes on Japanese midfielder Daisuke Yokota, currently at KAA Gent.
With the arrival of Joel Chima Fujita, who joins St. Pauli from Belgian first division team VV Sint-Truiden, the squad strengthens its midfield with a versatile player who can showcase his skills in both defensive and attacking roles.
