Union Berlin Welcomes Rising Star Ilyas Ansah from Paderborn
Union Berlin secures young talent Ansah, previously playing for Paderborn, after signing a deal as a U20 national player. - Union Berlin signs promising U20 talent Ansah from Paderborn.
Embrace the freshness - it's time to talk about Union Berlin's latest signing! With the departure of top scorer Benedict Hollerbach, the Bundesliga club has added a new striker to its roster. Having secured the services of Ilyas Ansah from SC Paderborn, Union Berlin aims to bolster its attacking force. The price tag? Approximately four million euros plus bonuses, according to reports.
"We're snagging a young, yet fully-formed offensive player in Ansah," gushed sporting director Horst Heldt, touting the new addition. "He brings blazing speed, tangible muscle, and a potent goal-scoring threat to our team."
A Springboard to New Heights for Ansah
Originally hailing from Lüdenscheid, Ansah honed his skills in several German clubs before finding his footing at SC Paderborn's U19 squad. His extraordinary performances in the A-Jugend Bundesliga with Paderborn's U19s caught the eye of scouts everywhere.
In 2023, Ansah's talent skyrocketed as he was promoted to Paderborn's senior squad and made his professional debut in the 2. Bundesliga, shining both domestically and internationally. During the 2023/24 season, Ansah shone like a beacon for Paderborn, making a splash in 33 out of 34 league games. He scored six goals and shared the credit for another six, cementing his status as a vital component of the team. His prolific performances didn’t go unnoticed – Ansah even bagged his first professional goal in a 2-1 win against Hamburger SV.
A competent contender for the German U20 national team, Ansah has been a driving force on the pitch, racking up an impressive five-goal tally in just twelve appearances since November 2023.
Berlin: A New Chapter in Ansah's Career
As he steps into the next chapter of his career with 1. FC Union Berlin, Ansah is eager to grow even more, noting that moving to Berlin is a golden opportunity to continue his development at the highest level of the sport.
Union Berlin's recent roster additions include Andrej Ilic and the anticipated arrivals of Oliver Burke and Wooyeong Jeong. With their sights set on enhancing the team's goal-scoring abilities, Union Berlin hopes to leave the past behind – last season saw the Iron Ones manage a mere 35 goals in 34 league games.
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