Paul Jaeckel, 27, comes from recently relegated 2. Bundesliga club Preußen Münster. Paul Jaeckel said that after 1. FC Magdeburg expressed interest, it quickly became clear to him that he definitely wanted to take this step. FCM sporting director Peer Jaekel said that with Paul Jaeckel, they are gaining another centre-back for 1. FC Magdeburg who has already experienced a great deal in the 1st and 2nd Bundesliga and who will immediately help their team with his experience.

German Centre-Back Paul Jaeckel, 27, will leave the relegated team Preußen and continue playing in the 2nd league. A rumor has linked Paul Jaeckel with Hertha BSC for days. Paul Jaeckel remains calm and has said that he is not worrying too much about it and that the right opportunity will come up. He has stated that his goal is to continue playing in the 2nd league. Paul Jaeckel has received an offer for talks from Preußen, but has not accepted it. If no opportunity arises in the lower division, he would consider talking to the "Black-White-Greens" again. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €1.00m. He has 2 caps for the Germany U21 team.