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FC St. Pauli on alert: Lyon is interested in Eric Smith!
FC St. Pauli fears for Eric Smith as Olympique Lyon shows interest. Details on the transfer situation and financial situation.
FC St. Pauli on alert: Lyon is interested in Eric Smith!
Summertime is always a time full of rumors and speculation in Hamburg when it comes to the transfer market. Especially when FC St Pauli The signs are currently pointing to movement. Olympique Lyon's interest in Eric Smith, a key player in the defensive line, is causing excitement and many questions.
It was only in October 2024 that the 28-year-old Smith extended his contract with Hamburg, possibly until 2027 or even 2028. Last season, with 32 league games, he was a cornerstone of staying in the league and is highly regarded in the club. The request from Lyon, who is urgently looking for reinforcements for the central defense, comes at an explosive time.
Financial difficulties at Lyon
However, the traditional French team is not only struggling in terms of sport, but is also in financial trouble. With over 500 million euros in debt, Lyon has massive problems, and a transfer ban and a salary cap decided by the French financial regulator (DNCG) are slowing activity on the market. According to reports DNCG has an appointment to review this situation on June 24th.
Until then, Lyon had recently sold Rayan Cherki to Manchester City for over 40 million euros, which brought fresh money into the coffers, but did not fundamentally change the financial situation. In addition, further departures, such as that of Duje Ćaleta-Car, could follow in order to relieve the club's financial burden.
Smith will probably stay in Hamburg
So the situation is tense, and while Olympique Lyon is looking for suitable insecurity in the defense, Eric Smith feels right at home in Hamburg. He has a strong standing in the team and is an undisputed regular player. Furthermore, the latest reports suggest that there is little to suggest that Smith will leave the club this summer.
As of today, the Hamburg team remains extremely quiet and does not comment on any rumors about their players with current contracts. Nevertheless, one thing is clear: a tempting offer from the Bundesliga or England could certainly be attractive for Smith, but at the moment everything seems as if he will only be in the Millerntor Stadium remain.
In addition to the sporting developments, it remains to be seen how the transfer market will continue for Lyon and St. Pauli. Anyone who has a good hand will have to make the best decisions in this hot phase of the football business. And what does it say? Wait and drink tea!