
It won’t be the first time the American played abroad, with him previously being loaned to Scottish Premiership team Rangers FC from 2021 to 2023, playing 41 matches in all competitions and scoring one goal in the Scottish Cup.
“In James, we’re getting an intelligent player who has a very good understanding of the game and finds constructive solutions under pressure thanks to his sound technique. His defensive anticipation helps him to make lots of interceptions and quickly exert pressure on opponents. He has demonstrated these qualities both in the US and during his spell in Scotland.”
“FC St. Pauli is a club known to soccer fans in New York, too, but I obviously had to familiarize myself with the idea behind the way the team plays football. The officials made a very convincing case about the ambitions the club has and the role I can play. Moving to one of the strongest European leagues is a big challenge for me and one I’m very much looking forward to.”