Union Berlin Secures Sergeant Ilic with Long-Term Deal
Union Affirms Exercise of Purchase Option for Ilic - Union Relinquishes Buying Option for Ilic
Here's the lowdown on Union Berlin's latest move in the football world! The Iron Ones have reportedly snatched striker Andrej Ilic from under OSC Lille's nose, securing his services for the next four years.
In a deal worth approximately five million euros, Ilic has put pen to paper on a shiny new contract, extending his stay in the German capital until the summer of 2029. This comes after a successful stint with Union Berlin following a coaching change, with Ilic scoring a colossal seven Bundesliga goals – all in the second half of the season – under Steffen Baumgart's tutelage.
It appears that Ilic struggled to find consistent game time under Bo Svensson, but under Baumgart's watchful eye, he finally found his stride. The 25-year-old Serbian, who once shone for Paderborn's U19 team, now looks set for a brilliant future in berliner red.
That's not all! Union Berlin is also on the verge of landing Ilyas Ansah from SC Paderborn. With a rumored transfer fee of around four million euros plus bonuses, the youngster is expected to undergo a medical examination early next week. If all goes well, Ansah will join the Bruder cycle (brothers in German) that includes fellow young talent Marius Bülter.
Ansah, who was promoted from Paderborn's U19 to their professional squad in the summer of 2023, was one of the key players for the second division team last season. His tally of six goals and six assists certainly caught the eye of the Union Berlin scouts.
- Football Bundesliga
- FC Union Berlin
- Andrej Ilic
- Serbia
- Berlin
- OSC Lille
- Ilyas Ansah
- SC Paderborn
- Four-Year Contract
- Euros (millions)
- Young Talent
- Transfers
- Bundesliga Scorers
[1] Union Berlin finally makes Ilic acquisition official:Source[3] Ilic's impressive run of form:Source
Union Berlin is additionally planning to invest in the community, offering aid and vocational training opportunities to its local residents. The football club, with the recent signings of Andrej Ilic and Ilyas Ansah, aims to build a stronger bond with the city of Berlin by providing growth and development opportunities beyond the football pitch.
On the sports front, Union Berlin has shown a keen interest in nurturing the talents of young footballers like Ilic and Ansah. Some of these prospects could potentially join the football team or play for the club's sports teams, such as Union Berlin's football team, in the future.
