Elias Saad moves to Augsburg: The neighborhood club is losing its talent!

Elias Saad moves to Augsburg: The neighborhood club is losing its talent!

A breath of fresh air is blowing at FC Augsburg: The 25-year-old offensive player Elias Saad is moving from FC St. Pauli to Augsburg and has signed a four-year contract there until June 30, 2029. How NDR reported, there was no information about the transfer modalities, which both clubs have agreed not to disclose.

Saad comes to the Fugger city with a good backpack of experiences. He has been active at FC St. Pauli since December 2022, where he scored a total of 14 goals and prepared six more in 60 competitive games. He was particularly impressive in his first full season at St. Pauli, the 2023/24 promotion season, scoring seven goals and two assists in 30 games, according to the club's official website reported.

Bundesliga adventure and bad luck with injuries

After his debut in the Second Bundesliga in April 2023, where he scored his first professional goal a week later, Saad made it into the Bundesliga team. However, he was temporarily out of action in the 2024/25 season after suffering a serious ankle injury. He celebrated his return in February 2025 against - quite fittingly - his new club Augsburg. A highlight of his recent spell was undoubtedly the goal he scored in the 3-0 win in Freiburg.

Michael Ströll, managing director of FC Augsburg, supports the signing and praises Saad's technical expertise, dribbling strength as well as his speed and goal threat, which should benefit the team. “We believe that Elias can develop further here,” said Ströll.

The next step

For Elias Saad himself, the move to Augsburg represents an exciting challenge. “I am determined to show my abilities in the new environment,” he said. His time at FC St. Pauli will always remain an important building block in his career, especially since he was promoted to the Bundesliga there and was able to further develop his footballing talent.

Overall, this transaction shows that Saad has the potential to gain a foothold in the top German league. He has certainly made a name for himself with his performance at St. Pauli so far and will certainly want to live up to expectations in Augsburg. Fans and observers will be curious to see how this change will affect the two clubs. For further information about the transfer market in the Bundesliga, readers can kicker.de visit.