Louis Oppie leaving DSC Arminia Bielefeld?
Kicker reports on the transfer of Louis Oppie to FC St. Pauli. Louis Oppie, who played a crucial role in Arminia Bielefeld's return to the 2. Bundesliga, has transferred to FC St. Pauli. The Hamburg-based club officially presented him as a new player to fill the gap left by Philipp Treu's return to SC Freiburg. Oppie expressed that he had very convincing talks with the FC St. Pauli management and believes their style of play suits his qualities well. The transfer was made to strengthen the left defensive position with Oppie's offensive skills and set-piece abilities.
Louis Oppie, a left-back, was instrumental in Arminia Bielefeld's promotion from the third division, contributing nine assists and three goals. Despite rumors linking him to Union Berlin, FC St. Pauli has secured his transfer according to 'Hamburger Morgenpost'. The transfer fee is reported to be two million euros plus one million in potential bonuses, and he has been officially released for talks with his new employer.
FC St. Pauli is looking to fill the left-back position following Philipp Treu's departure. According to transfer expert Florian Plettenberg, they are close to signing Louis Oppie from Arminia Bielefeld. The 23-year-old is expected to be offered a long-term contract with the Hamburg club.
Louis Oppie has impressed with his performances for DSC Arminia Bielefeld, scoring five goals and providing eleven assists. His contract runs until 2026, making him an attractive option for clubs. The Berliner Zeitung reports that 1. FC Union Berlin is interested in bringing Oppie back to the capital. His previous experiences in Berlin include playing for Hertha BSC youth teams. Union Berlin has had challenging encounters with Oppie during the DFB-Pokal, losing 0-2 to Arminia Bielefeld. Transfermarkt currently estimates his market worth at 600k euros.
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