Bundesliga - FC St. Pauli signs Welsh left-back Stevens
Football-Bundesligist FC St. Pauli has signed Welsh national player Fin Stevens. The 21-year-old was one of the candidates for the outside defender position suggested by trainer Alexander Blessin and sport chef Andreas Bornemann. The club from Hamburg did not share any information about the transfer details and the contract length.
According to the announcement, Bornemann said, "With the signing of Fin Stevens, we broaden our options on the defensive wings and react to the gaps at the end of the previous season."
Stevens comes from the Premier League club FC Brentford. He was under contract there since 2020. In the previous season, he played in League One on loan at Oxford United and promoted the team to the 2. Liga, the Championship, with them. In the first half of 2022, he played five times in the Championship for Swansea City.
fc St. Pauli, being based in Hamburg, Germany, operates in the prestigious Bundesliga. Fin Stevens' recent move to the club from FC Brentford in England marks an exciting addition to their squad. As a Welsh national player, Stevens was a top contender for the outside defender role, suggested by trainer Alexander Blessin and sport chef Andreas Bornemann. Notably, the club remained tight-lipped regarding the transfer details and the duration of Stevens' contract. Regarding the addition, Bornemann expressed, "With Fin Stevens' signing, we enhance our defensive options and address the openings from the previous season."