So sad: he might not play again a super star player injury set back…..👇

Scott Banks, a product of the Dundee United academy, has signed a permanent deal to join St. Pauli, a newly promoted team, making him the tenth Scotsman to play in the Bundesliga. The Scotland Under-21 winger enjoyed keep going season borrowed with the Hamburg side from Precious stone Royal residence yet experienced cruciate tendon tear in his third match which limited him to only four appearances. Banks said: “It was my express desire to remain at FC St. Pauli. I feel like I’m not done yet and that I’m in the right place to move on with my growth. I’m additionally extremely appreciative to the club and my colleagues for their help throughout the last year, which was certainly not a simple time for me by and by. “Completing the mission so effectively and the energy of anticipating next season in the Bundesliga make it all the more pleasant.” Before moving to Crystal Palace in 2020, Banks only made four first-team appearances for Dundee United. Before joining St. Pauli last year, he spent time on loan at Alloa, Dunfermline, and Bradford. He never made an appearance for the Eagles’ first team at Selhurst Park. “Scott showed early in the season that he can make us even more unpredictable with his ability,” stated St. Pauli sporting director Andreas Bornemann. He has also adjusted very well. Recognition is due for Scott’s tenacity in getting back to full fitness after his serious injury. Therefore, we are pleased to have made the agreement permanent. The past nine Scots to play in the Bundesliga are: Scott Corner (Borussia Dortmund, 1997-98), Oliver Burke (RB Leipzig, 2016-17), Paul Lambert (Dortmund, 1996-98), Murdo MacLeod (Dortmund, 1987-91), Imprint McGhee (Hamburg, 1984-86), Alan McInally (Bayern, 1989-92), Vincent Mennie (Cologne, 1983-86), Brian O’Neil (VfL Wolfsburg, 1998-2000) and Fraser Hornby (2023-24).

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