By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

St. Pauli sell German U17 World Cup winner to Nottingham Forest

18-year-old Eric da Silva Moreira has left St. Pauli to join Nottingham Forest.

FC St. Pauli have confirmed the departure of 18-year-old Eric da Silva Moreira, who is joining Nottingham Forest.

The young winger, who won the World Cup with Germany's U17 national team in 2023, has penned a contract until 2028 with the English side.

“I’m really happy to be here,” Moreira said.

"I’ve heard a lot about the Premier League and a lot about many clubs, so I’m very happy to be at Nottingham Forest, especially at a club that has a lot of tradition just like my old club.

“Me and my family are really happy about this new challenge and I can’t wait to get started and get to know the city, the people and everything about the club."

Eric da Silva Moreira made just one appearance for St. Pauli's first team.

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