Saliakas leaves FC St. Pauli

FC St. Pauli loses a key player: Manolis Saliakas returns to Olympiakos Piraeus. The 29-year-old right-back was active for FC St. Pauli since 2022 and has played 120 official games. Saliakas joined FC St. Pauli without a transfer fee and has now earned 1.3 million euros in transfer fees.

Why Saliakas returns

Saliakas has signed a contract until 2029 with Olympiakos Piraeus and will play in the Champions League qualification against Nijmegen. FC St. Pauli will now search for a new right-back. The position is already occupied by Arkadiusz Pyrka (23). Eric Smith (29) and Joel Chima Fujita (24) are also considered as departure candidates.

What comes next?

FC St. Pauli faces a significant challenge after Saliakas' departure. The team must reform and find a new right-back. FC St. Pauli is currently 18th in the Bundesliga and has collected 26 points in the last season. The team has achieved 6 wins, 8 draws, and 20 losses in the last season. In the current season, FC St. Pauli has scored 29 goals and conceded 60. The team is 63 points behind the league leaders Bayern München.

Last game

FC St. Pauli's last game was on May 16, 2026 against VfL Wolfsburg. FC St. Pauli lost the game 1:3.

In total, Saliakas' departure is a significant loss for FC St. Pauli. The right-back was an important player for the team and will be difficult to replace. FC St. Pauli must now find a new right-back to occupy the position. The time pressure is great, as the position is already occupied by Arkadiusz Pyrka. FC St. Pauli faces a significant challenge and must reform to successfully complete the season.