Philipp Treu: Record move from FC St. Pauli back to SC Freiburg!

Philipp Treu: Record move from FC St. Pauli back to SC Freiburg!

Philipp Treu is leaving FC St. Pauli and returning to his former club, SC Freiburg, for a record transfer. The change was officially announced on June 30, 2025. Both clubs have agreed not to disclose the transfer terms, but it is clear that the basic sum is an impressive 5 million euros. This is a new record for St. Pauli, which is pleased with this successful transaction.

Treu, who was trained in the Freiburg youth team as a Heidelberger, had an impressive record in his two years at FC St. Pauli: 65 competitive games, 1 goal and 8 assists. He made his debut in the 2nd Bundesliga in September 2023 and scored his first goal in a 2-1 win against Karlsruher SC. However, his path was not without obstacles; In April 2024 he suffered a broken fibula, which severely affected his preparation for the season. However, after intensive rehab, he was able to get involved in preparations for the Bundesliga season in good time and only missed one game - against Bayern Munich - while making a significant contribution to staying in the league.

A returnee with ambitions

What's particularly interesting is that Treu has even more plans. The young player expressed his desire to play internationally one day, which he will now be able to do with SC Freiburg in the Europa League next season. His technical skills and running talent made him one of the strongest players in the league, and his role as a member of the six-member team council shows that he made a significant contribution not only in terms of sport but also in terms of character.

Despite the positive developments, St. Pauli would like to use the income from this record transfer strategically. The plan is to use the money, among other things, to purchase FC Kaiserslautern player Daisuke Yokota, who would become the club's eighth newcomer this summer. This offensive indicates that St. Pauli is clearly focusing on armament measures for the coming season, after already returning the players Robert Wagner and Noah Weißhaupt from Freiburg on loan.

Freiburg's transfer activities

SC Freiburg, on the other hand, has already invested heavily this summer and signed four new players. Most of the transfers were completed shortly after the end of the Bundesliga season in May. There is speculation that the signings of Johan Manzambi, Vincenzo Grifo, who is set to receive a contract extension, and Jordy Makengo, whose contract is also expected to be extended this week, will further fuel the club's ambitions. Freiburg sports director Klemens Hartenbach praises Grifo's leadership qualities and emphasizes his connection to the club, which further strengthens the positive attitude in the club.

Treu's return to Freiburg and the investments made by both clubs show that preparations for next season are in full swing and exciting times lie ahead. It remains to be seen whether Treu will realize his dreams of international assignments, but the move offers him the best platform to do so.

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