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St. Pauli under pressure: Top club Lyon is recruiting defensive hero Eric Smith!
FC St. Pauli could lose Eric Smith as Olympique Lyon shows interest. However, Smith remains a key player on the team.
St. Pauli under pressure: Top club Lyon is recruiting defensive hero Eric Smith!
FC St. Pauli is facing an exciting phase as the turbulence in the transfer market is already becoming apparent. Today, June 16, 2025, there are both pleasing and worrying developments for the Kiezkickers.
While Morgan Guilavogui has already left the club, the question arises as to whether Eric Smith, an integral part of the team, will soon play for another club. Olympique Lyon have their eye on the Swedish international and see him as a priority for their transfers. However, there is no official offer yet, which at least gives fans some reassurance. stpauli24.mopo.de reports that the talks between Lyon and Smith have not yet been fleshed out.
Contract extension and promotion reminders
Eric Smith has been at FC St. Pauli since January 2021. He initially came to Hamburg on loan from KAA Gent before the club signed him permanently a short time later. He has proven himself to be indispensable over the years: Smith wore the captain's armband at the end of the season and was instrumental in the promotion to the Bundesliga. fcstpauli.com informs that his contract has been extended for the second time, underlining his value and importance to the team.
With a total of 74 appearances in the second Bundesliga and 7 Bundesliga games, Smith was also able to shine in the DFB Cup, where he appeared on the pitch 9 times. The defensive player scored 6 goals and contributed 12 assists, which demonstrates his offensive qualities. Sporting director Andreas Bornemann highlights Smith's football intelligence and passing skills, while head coach Alexander Blessin sees Smith as one of the best defensive players in the league and emphasizes his importance for defensive stability.
A player with a future
The situation surrounding Eric Smith remains exciting. If Lyon gets serious, St. Pauli could lose one of its most valuable players. Nevertheless, the 27-year-old emphasized how comfortable he feels in the neighborhood tradition and how grateful he is for the support that he and the team received during their promotion. Given current developments, FC St. Pauli appears to be in a powerful position to weigh possible offers and shape the team's future sustainably.
The Kiezkickers are now challenged to find the right balance between sporting success and financial needs. The next few weeks could be crucial for how the story of Eric Smith and FC St. Pauli develops. Information about transactions is currently being tracked on kicker.de so that fans can stay well informed.