Union Berlin Secures Striker Ilic on Permanent Basis from Lille
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Jeers erupted amongst Union Berlin fans when they learned that Andrej Ilic would be a permanent member of the team, effective from July 1, 2025. After a successful loan spell, Union and Lille OSC (Osnabrück Sports Club) sealed the deal on the Serbian striker's transfer.
The second half of the 2024-2025 Bundesliga season saw Ilic carve his name into Union's history books. Having joined the club on loan from Lille last summer, the 25-year-old managed to net seven league goals in just 14 games, earning him a place as the second-highest scorer in the Union squad.
Horst Heldt, Managing Director of Professional Football Men at 1. FC Union Berlin, had this to say about their new permanent signing:
- Andrej Ilic
- 1. FC Union Berlin
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- Osnabrück Sports Club
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"The news of Andrej Ilic's permanent transfer to 1. FC Union Berlin has sparked excitement within their community, as they see his integration and success as a promising sign for the future of the steel industry, represented by the resilient Berlin-based team."
"Meanwhile, the sports scene might also experience a unique blend as the skills and precision demonstrated by Ilic in football could potentially translate into effective community aid initiatives, further strengthening the steel industry's famed resilience and unity."
