Spectacular transfer rumor: Eggestein about to move to Schalke 04!

Spectacular transfer rumor: Eggestein about to move to Schalke 04!

FC Schalke 04's transfer activity has accelerated significantly in the last few days. Even though there is currently a transfer ban, the club doesn't do things by halves and is still looking for reinforcements. The focus is particularly on Johannes Eggestein, who was most recently active at FC St. Pauli and is now being linked with a move to Gelsenkirchen. How fnp.de reports, Eggestein, who has been without a club since June 30, could be an ideal solution to the tense situation at the striker position.

The Gelsenkirchen team has to contend with a strict transfer ban due to the signing of Nikola Katic from FC Zurich. The German Football League is also demanding a transfer surplus of around nine million euros for the coming season. These financial requirements stand in the way of SC Schalke 04, which is why sales candidates like Taylan Bulut and Moussa Sylla come into play, who are expected to bring in income in the mid to high single-digit million range.

Eggestein's sporting career

Johannes Eggestein has a lot to show for his career so far. In the past three seasons, the 24-year-old made 85 appearances for St. Pauli, scoring 20 goals and assisting 13 goals. His football training began in the youth sector at TSV Schloß Ricklingen before moving to Werder Bremen via TSV Havelse. There he went through all the youth teams and made the jump to the professional team in 2017.

After stints at Royal Antwerp in Belgium and Linzer ASK in Austria, Eggestein finally came to St. Pauli in 2022, where his contract has now expired. His departure is foreseeable as the squad rebuilds after promotion to the Bundesliga, according to coach Miron Muslic, who plans to put together a strong attack, especially since Sylla could also be on the move.

Complex transfers and deadlines

The legal aspects of the transfer business should not be underestimated. According to a post by linklaters.com When making a change, several labor law steps must be taken into account. This includes contract negotiations between the player, the new club and the current club, as well as the conclusion of all necessary contracts.

Particularly important is the deadline for submitting documents, which must be received by the DFL by 6:00 p.m. on the last day of the changeover period at the latest. This particularly affects players who are without a club or whose contract ends in the next six months, as they can sign a new employment contract without the consent of the old club. Eggestein could benefit from these regulations as he will be in a favorable negotiating position after his contract with FC St. Pauli expires.

The next few days will be crucial for everyone involved. Schalke 04 need to make smart decisions to strengthen the team for the coming season, while Eggestein could soon find themselves in front of a big stage in a new challenge.