"Struck with disappointment" - EFL club disheartened as striker opts for Bundesliga transfer over four Championship offers
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Peterborough United suffer a blow as Ricky-Jade Jones decides to join FC St. Pauli
Ricky-Jones, the 22-year-old sensation, has made waves in the football world, as he's swapped his hometown team for a fresh start in the Bundesliga.
After six years, Jones has bid farewell to Peterborough United, having played over 200 games and scoring 41 goals for the League One club.
Last season, he shone with 11 goals and three assists, despite the team's hard-fought campaign in the third tier.
However, with his contract drawing to a close at the end of this month, Jones opted for a new adventure.
Peterborough's chairman, Darragh MacAnthony, expressed his disappointment, mentioning that Jones turned down four Championship clubs to seal his move to Germany.
MacAnthony expressed his feelings on social media, stating that Jones' decision, while difficult, could only be described as "football kicking you in the nuts."
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It appears that Jones' rejection of the Championship offers was not done lightly. The allure of the Bundesliga and its competitive environment was too hard to resist.
Speculation suggests that Cardiff City, who reportedly showed interest in the forward during the January transfer window, may have been among those rejected by Jones.
Jones is now excited about his new chapter and is looking to make an impact in the German top-flight.
In his official statement, he expressed his desire to contribute to a successful season, praising the team's enthusiastic fans and the international nature of the club.
FC St. Pauli's manager, Alexander Blessin, echoed Jones' sentiments, appreciating the forward's lightning-quick pace and his ability to create and defend.
Rumors suggest that Jones can sprint 100 meters in an astonishing 10.9 seconds, placing him among the fastest players in football. In League One, his top speed reached an impressive 22.3mph, a figure that would rank him high among Premier League players if he were competing at the highest level.
Jones will now have the opportunity to showcase his talent alongside fellow EFL alumni, such as Jobe Bellingham, who made the switch to Borussia Dortmund earlier this summer.
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- The manager of FC St. Pauli, Alexander Blessin, is impressed with Jones' lightning-quick pace and his ability to create and defend.
- Jones is now looking to make an impact in the German top-flight, praising the team's enthusiastic fans and the international nature of the club.
- In League One, Jones' top speed reached an impressive 22.3mph, a figure that would rank him high among Premier League players if he were competing at the highest level.
- Contenders for Jones' services from the English Championship, such as Cardiff City, may regret his rejection as he looks to excel in the Bundesliga.
- Alongside fellow EFL alumni like Jobe Bellingham, Jones will have the opportunity to showcase his talent on a bigger stage in the German top-flight, emulating his success in the world of football.
