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Jackson Irvine leaves FC St. Pauli to join Cerezo Osaka

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 9:42 AM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Jackson Irvine leaves FC St. Pauli to join Cerezo Osaka

Summary

Jackson Irvine has departed FC St. Pauli to sign with J. League side Cerezo Osaka, effective immediately. The Australian international played a significant role at St. Pauli over the past five years, including a leadership position that helped promote the team to the Bundesliga. After expressing a desire to move to Japan following the World Cup, Irvine received thanks from the club’s director of sport, Andreas Bornemann, for his contributions. Details of the transfer have not been disclosed.

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Key Details

•Irvine played for FC St. Pauli since summer 2021.
•He captained the team during their promotion to the Bundesliga.
•The transfer agreement was announced on August 5, 2026.
•Irvine expressed interest in moving after returning from the World Cup.
•Financial details of the transfer remain undisclosed.

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9:42 AMYahoo Sports — Confirmed: Jackson Irvine departs FC St.Pauli for J-League side Cerezo Osaka

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FC St. Pauli and Jackson Irvine have agreed to announce that they are going separate ways, effective immediately.The Australian is moving to J. League side Cerezo Osaka, while the two clubs have agree...
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