Magnus Carlsen extended contract: Chess world star remains with St. Pauli!

Magnus Carlsen extended contract: Chess world star remains with St. Pauli!

St Pauli, Deutschland - The chess department of FC St. Pauli can breathe a sigh of relief: Magnus Carlsen, the world star and long -time chess champion, has extended his contract with the association. This reports stpauli24.mopo.de . Carlsen, who belongs to the absolute elite of chess sports and was already at the highest point in the world rankings, remains loyal to the association in the coming season.

The chess department is pleased about this decision, and in particular Thomas Schüttler, the chairman of the department, is enthusiastic about Carlsen's remaining. "His inspiring presence gives the team an additional tailwind," said Schüttler. When the world champion will be seen again on the board is still in the stars.

a successful path in the Bundesliga

Carlsen, who joined FC St. Pauli in 2024, does this as part of a cooperation with the Weissenhaus Chess Academy. He not only brought in his talent, but also contributed to the team's international attention. Last season he took a positive record and was impressed by the team's ability to keep up with the best chess teams in the Bundesliga, the colleagues from fcstpauli.com .

In addition, Carlsen emphasizes that he wants to actively accompany the further development of the team. His decision to continue to be part of the team is seen as a clear sign of the long -term ambitions of the chess department. You are not striving for anything less than becoming a fixture in the chess Bundesliga. Jan Henric Buettner, the sponsor of the team, is also pleased with Carlsen's commitment and sees him a key to make chess more popular in Germany.

outlook for the coming season

The FC St. Pauli community is looking forward to the upcoming 2025/26 season. Carlsen’s return is an important part of the plans, and concrete game dates will be announced soon. The anticipation for exciting games is great and the team around Carlsen will do everything possible to be successful.

with Magnus Carlsen on board the chess fans in northern Germany optimistically look into the future - you can definitely look forward to what is possible in the new season!