FC St. Gallen was close to signing France star Bradley Barcola, but the deal fell through. Peter Zeidler, then coach of FC St. Gallen, reveals the details.

What happened?

Barcola was on the verge of a transfer to FC St. Gallen in January 2023. Zeidler: «We wanted to loan him – everything was basically clear.»

Why did the deal fall through?

However, several of Barcola's competitors at Lyon were injured at that time. The youngster filled the gap and convinced – suddenly a loan was no longer an option.

Current situation

FC St. Gallen is currently 2nd in the Super League with 60 points, 17 wins, 9 draws, and 7 losses from 33 games. The team has scored 64 goals and conceded 40 (+24 goal difference). However, the title race is already decided, as FC St. Gallen trails leader FC Thun by 14 points.

StatValue
League2nd in Super League
Points60
Wins17
Draws9
Losses7
Goals64:40 (+24)
Title race14 points behind FC Thun