FC St. Pauli in transition: Eggestein and Boukhalfa away to Nuremberg!

FC St. Pauli in transition: Eggestein and Boukhalfa away to Nuremberg!

After an intensive season, FC St. Pauli has become noticeably thicker both on and next to the square. The association officially confirmed the eleventh departure after the Bundesliga season today. Johannes Eggestein, who has been connected to the Kiezkickers for three years, will be left the club and could switch together with Carlo Boukhalfa, another talented player, to the 1. FC Nürnberg. These news is not surprising, because both Eggestein and Boukhahalfa have given the impression last season that they will no longer receive the desired parties with the Hamburgers.  Transfer market reports that eggstones for St. Pauli achieved nine goals and four assists, whereby he was particularly Raising season under coach Fabian Hürzeler could shine.

Last last season, however, the 27-year-old had been increasingly pushed into the role of a substitute player after he had only been able to record five Joker missions since March. However, the cubes have not yet fallen when moving to the 1st FC Nürnberg. According to reports of the "Bild" newspaper, the club is currently not in the pole position for the offensive player.

upheaval in the team

eggestein departure is only the youngest in a number of changes. Top goalkeeper Morgan Guilavogui will also leave the club after a RC Lens resorted clause prevented its change. FC St. Pauli is facing an extensive change in the squad, which already leaves the first traces. So far, only two defensive players have been signed: Arkadiusz Pyrka and Jannik Robatsch.

There were only a few constant on the offensive such as Oladapo Afolayan, Scott Banks, Elias Saad and Romeo Aigbekaen. In addition, there are two options in the offensive center with Danel Sinani and Abdoulie Ceaesay, while Andreas Albers and Simon Zoller left the club, the latter even had to hang out his football shoes. In addition, noah Weißhaupt returns to SC Freiburg after his loan, which further enlarges the gap in the offensive area.

personal highlights from Eggestein

Eggestein was not only active on the pitch at personal highlights. A look at his time shows that he was able to fully play his strengths under Hürzeler, especially in the promotion season. In a memorable game against the 1st FC Magdeburg, he contributed significantly to the dominance of his team, took the lead early on and was able to achieve another goal with a precise header after a cross from Manoli's Saliaca. Unfortunately, these actions went back sharply last season, in which St. Pauli had to fight for the necessary points again and again. This is how the signs of the upcoming change in the team are condensed.

While the fans are looking forward to the next steps of the association, it remains to be seen which new faces the Hamburgers may welcome in the coming season. One thing is certain: it will be an exciting year for FC St. Pauli!