VfL Wolfsburg sign St. Pauli midfielder on long-term deal
VfL Wolfsburg have completed the signing of St. Pauli’s 23-year-old midfielder, marking the club’s first major move of the summer transfer window. The Bundesliga side announced the capture on Monday, securing the player on a long-term contract following weeks of negotiations. Wolfsburg’s sporting director, Thomas Brdaric, confirmed the deal, stating that the new recruit will bolster the squad’s midfield depth ahead of the 2026-27 campaign .
The player, whose identity was not disclosed in the initial reports, arrives at Volkswagen Arena with a reputation for technical ability and tactical discipline. St. Pauli, who finished 11th in the 2. Bundesliga last season, had resisted earlier approaches but ultimately accepted Wolfsburg’s offer after the player expressed his desire to pursue a higher level of competition. The transfer fee is understood to be in the region of €3.5 million, with additional performance-related clauses included .
In parallel developments across European football, Manchester City’s England goalkeeper Khiara Keating has turned down a new contract offer, leaving her future uncertain just weeks before the start of the new season. The 28-year-old shot-stopper, who has made 12 appearances for City since joining from Arsenal in 2023, is now weighing options both domestically and abroad .
West Ham United have meanwhile strengthened their defensive ranks, securing Swiss international Nadine Riesen on a three-year deal from Eintracht Frankfurt. The 25-year-old centre-back, capped 18 times by her country, is expected to provide competition for places in David Moyes’ squad .
The transfer carousel has also claimed high-profile casualties. French forward Anthony Martial, once a €60 million signing for Manchester United, has seen his career stall after an abrupt exit from Mexican club Monterrey. The 29-year-old, who was released from his contract just 11 months into a five-year deal, is now a free agent and targeting a return to Ligue 1 .
In handball, THW Kiel has terminated its partnership with head coach Filip Jicha after a disappointing second half of the season. The club confirmed the decision on Monday, with club legend Uwe Gensheimer tipped as a leading candidate to replace him .
Polish defender Michal Karbownik, released by Hertha BSC, will continue his career in Istanbul following a move to a club yet to be named. The 24-year-old, who made 68 appearances for Hertha, joins a growing cohort of Bundesliga players seeking opportunities abroad .
Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions has added another British fighter to its roster, signing super-bantamweight Tysie Gallagher. The 22-year-old becomes the latest in a series of UK-based boxers to join the controversial promotional outfit .
Estonia’s Keila KK has retained captain Patrik Peemot for a third consecutive season, with the 24-year-old playmaker set to lead the side in the upcoming campaign .
In corporate news, Volkswagen executive Michael Obrowski will take over as CFO of Deutsche Bahn, filling a vacancy that had remained open since February. His predecessor left after just four months in the role .
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