Stepping Up Union: Union Berlin Secures Andrej Ilic on a Four-Year Deal
Union exercises purchase right for Ilic's acquisition - Union has abandoned its intention to buy Ilic's assets
Got some fresh news for ya! Union Berlin has boldly snatched striker Andrej Ilic off OSC Lille's hands, bagging him for the long haul. The 25-year-old Serbian forward's been inked to a four-year contract that'll see him stick around till the summer of 2029. Rumor has it, Union's parting with around five million euros to make this deal happen.
The move came after Ilic made quite an impression under Steffen Baumgart's tutelage. He put a monster seven Bundesliga goals on the board during the second half of the season, a testament to his rising form. Surprisingly, under Bo Svensson, Ilic wasn't much of a regular player.
But that's not all! Union's also in talks with SC Paderborn over Ilyas Ansah. The 20-year-old striker's expected to undergo a medical next week, and if all goes well, he'll be joining the team for around four million euros, plus bonuses.
Ansah got promoted to Paderborn's professional squad from their U19 team back in the summer of 2023. Last season, he was a key player for the second division side, notching six goals and six assists each.
- Secured for Long-term: Union Berlin snatches striker Andrej Ilic
- Four-year contract: Ilic signed a deal with Union Berlin that runs till 2029
- Transfer Fee: Union Berlin paid around €4-5 million for Ilic's transfer from OSC Lille
- Performance-based Decision: Ilic's impressive performance in the second half of the season for Union Berlin influenced Union's decision to retain him
- Upcoming Transfer: Union Berlin and SC Paderborn in talks for Ilyas Ansah's transfer
- Capital City Club: 1. FC Union Berlin
- Bundesliga: Germany's top-tier football league
- City: Berlin
- target: Ilyas Ansah, 20-year-old striker from SC Paderborn
- Terms: Around four million euros plus bonuses for Ansah's transfer
Sources
- Bundesliga
- FC Union Berlin
- OSC Lille
- Osnabrück Sports Club
In light of Union Berlin's success in securing Andrej Ilic, the club is now turning its attention to potentially acquiring Ilyas Ansah from SC Paderborn. Ansah, a promising 20-year-old striker, could soon join Union Berlin, with negotiations for a transfer reportedly involving around four million euros plus bonuses.
Meanwhile, Ilic, who has signed a four-year contract with Union Berlin, is set to make his mark in Berlin's thriving sports scene, especially in European football leagues and possibly even local community aid programs that offer vocational training.
