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Daisuke Yokota: Transfer to St. Pauli failed – what happened?
Daisuke Yokota is not moving to FC St. Pauli. The transfer failed despite interest and a medical check.
Daisuke Yokota: Transfer to St. Pauli failed – what happened?
FC St. Pauli has to accept a setback in the transfer market. The transfer of 25-year-old offensive player Daisuke Yokota from KAA Gent did not materialize. How Picture reported, the transfer definitely failed, although the Belgians' transfer demands were not the main reason for this. Gent wanted between 2 and 2.5 million euros for the fast winger, who quickly landed in the hearts of fans at his last club, 1. FC Kaiserslautern. But the Kaiserslautern veteran, who scored four goals and provided two assists in 25 games last season, is staying at KAA Gent for the time being, where his contract runs until 2027.
The change seemed almost certain before the medical check. Yokota even posted pictures from Hamburg, which fueled rumors about his move. But after the medical examination, it remained unclear whether it was due to the results or to various issues in the contract negotiations. FC St. Pauli remained tight-lipped about the reasons, which fueled speculation. What is certain is that the club wants to strengthen itself in this position after parting ways with Elias Saad and Noah Weißhaupt.
The situation at FC St. Pauli
How MOPO Reportedly, St. Pauli has signed another Japanese player in the squad, namely Joel Chima Fujita. After the start of training on Thursday, it will probably be more difficult to make a new transfer. A purchase option in Yokota's loan agreement with Kaiserslautern also amounts to an impressive 4 million euros, which was not feasible for the traditional club.
Last season, when Yokota struggled with injuries, he played less frequently in the second half of the season. Nevertheless, he is considered a talented player at KAA Gent who will certainly want to prove that he is ready for higher tasks in the coming season. However, there are currently no departures or new arrivals at Gent Transfer market notes.
Coach Alexander Blessin has announced that St. Pauli will continue to look for a suitable player for the offensive line. The situation remains tense and FC St. Pauli fans are eagerly waiting to see what happens next with squad planning, especially after these setbacks in the transfer process.