Augsburg's decision is made: Claude-Maurice is staying with the FCA. The French player was considered as a replacement for Nick Woltemade, but Augsburg wants to keep him.

What happened?

Augsburg has already informed VfB Stuttgart that they do not want to give up Claude-Maurice. This means: a possible move to Stuttgart is probably off the table.

Why is this important for Augsburg?

Claude-Maurice is firmly established in the FCA attack with his skills. His departure would have been a huge loss for the club.

What's next?

Claude-Maurice could already start training again on Monday and is expected to be ready for the match against FC St. Pauli. | Date | Event | | --- | --- | | September 13 | Match against FC St. Pauli |

Current league position

Augsburg is currently in 9th place in the Bundesliga, with 43 points from 34 games and a current form of LWWDW. | Category | Value | | --- | --- | | League | 9th place | | Points | 43 | | Games | 34 | | Form | LWWDW |

Transfer rumors

Augsburg also wants to make another move in the transfer market. According to BILD information, Swiss national player Fabian Rieder will move from Rennes to FCA and will undergo a medical check on Monday.

Conclusion

Augsburg's decision to keep Claude-Maurice is an important step for the club. With this player, Augsburg can continue to compete for the top spots in the Bundesliga.