# Keven Schlotterbeck transfer to Southampton

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/keven-schlotterbeck-transfer-to-southampton
> Updated: 2026-08-27T08:00:00.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2.

Southampton moved toward finalizing a permanent transfer for center-back Keven Schlotterbeck from Bundesliga club FC Augsburg. The deal was reportedly valued at approximately €4.5m (£3.85m) as the club sought to bolster its defensive options.

FC Augsburg subsequently confirmed the departure of the 29-year-old Schlotterbeck, noting he signed a three-year deal with the English Championship side for a reported fixed transfer fee of 3.85 million euros. Schlotterbeck, who served as captain for Augsburg, stated the move is an “exciting challenge to gain experience abroad.”

To replace defensive and roster assets, Augsburg announced the signing of South Korean international Youngwoo Seol from Red Star Belgrade for approximately 3.75 million euros. Seol, a 27-year-old winger, has signed a contract through June 30, 2030, in a deal that reportedly includes bonuses and a sell-on clause.

## Claims

- FC Augsburg has signed South Korean international Youngwoo Seol from Red Star Belgrade. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Seol has made 37 appearances for the South Korean national team. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Seol signed a contract with FC Augsburg until June 30, 2030. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Seol has earned 37 caps for the South Korean national team. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The contract for Youngwoo Seol runs until June 30, 2030. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Seol will wear the number 7 shirt. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Seol recorded eight goals and 16 assists in 101 competitive matches for Red Star Belgrade over the last two years. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Seol is the fourth South Korean player to play for FC Augsburg. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Seol played in all three group stage matches for South Korea at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Seol recorded eight goals and 16 assists in 101 appearances for Red Star Belgrade over the last two years. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The transfer fee is reported to be 3.75 million euros plus bonuses and a 5 percent sell-on clause. (single source)
- Seol played in all three group stage matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-27: FC Augsburg completes transfers of Youngwoo Seol and Keven Schlotterbeck

FC Augsburg has signed South Korean winger Youngwoo Seol from Red Star Belgrade on a deal until 2030, while defender Keven Schlotterbeck has transferred to Southampton FC in the English Championship.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-augsburg-signs-south-korean-international-youngwoo-seol

### 2026-08-26: Southampton nears Keven Schlotterbeck signing and eyes Henrik Falchener

Southampton is nearing a €4.5m permanent signing of Augsburg defender Keven Schlotterbeck and is also linked to a potential bidding war with Wrexham for Viking FK's Henrik Falchener.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/southampton-nears-keven-schlotterbeck-signing-and-eyes-henrik-falchener

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