Reaction to ASTAS failure
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The 1. FC Kaiserslautern reacted to the injury -related failure of newcomer Simon Asta (24) and obliged another right -back at short notice. Paul Joly comes loan for a season from AJ Auxerre, according to the French first division club, the FCK also has a purchase option. The 25-year-old Frenchman, who is still under contract with Aja until 2027, is the ninth external new addition to the red devils this summer.
FCK sports director Marcel Klos said on Tuesday evening: “With Paul, we will win a player for our squad who can be used flexibly in the full-back positions in various systems.” In addition to technical skills and running strength, Joly also distinguishes his offensive playing style. In 85 games for Auxerre he scored two goals and prepared 15, eight for promotion in 2023/24.
Klos continues: “Of course we also react to the failure of Simon Asta. In addition, we also gain an experienced player from one of the European top leagues who can advance us and gain valuable experience for his further career.” Asta had suffered a partial tear of the rear cruciate ligament in the knee in the away game at SV Elversberg.
Joly said: “I would like to thank the people responsible for the FCK and also from AJ Auxerre, who made this change possible in a very short time. I would like to bring my strengths to the square and help the club to achieve the set goals. I am also looking forward to taking my first football steps outside of France and I am convinced that this is also valuable for my personal development. To experience the atmosphere and fans personally. “