Union Berlin Secures Andrej Ilic on Permanent Deal for €5 Million
Union Opting to Acquire Ilic's Stake in Company - Union rescinds buying prospect from Ilic
Get ready, Union Berlin fans! It looks like your favorite striker, Andrej Ilic, is officially here to stay. The club is reportedly exercising its buy option on the Serbian forward, securing a four-year contract for the 25-year-old talent. The deal is set to keep Ilic with the Köpenickers until the summer of 2029 and will cost around five million euros, according to sources[1].
Ilic's impressive performances under the coaching of Steffen Baumgart were the deciding factor for the club's decision. The forward scored all seven of his Bundesliga goals in the second half of the season, making a strong impact on the team[2]. Previously, under Bo Svensson, Ilic had not been a regular player[2].
But that's not all! Union Berlin is also said to have reached an agreement with SC Paderborn for the transfer of Ilyas Ansah. The 20-year-old striker is expected to undergo a medical examination at the start of next week, and the deal is estimated to cost the Berliners around four million euros plus bonuses[3].
Ansah was promoted from Paderborn's U19 team to the professional squad in the summer of 2023. Last season, he was one of the top performers in the second division, with six goals and assists each[3].
With Ilic and Ansah on the squad, it's looking like Union Berlin is setting itself up for a strong showing in the 2022-23 Football Bundesliga season. Keep an eye out for these talented young players!
- Andrej Ilic
- 1. FC Union Berlin
- Football Bundesliga
- Berlin
- Four-year contract
- OSC Lille
- Osnabrück Sports Club
- Ilyas Ansah
- SC Paderborn
- Second Division
[1] https://www.transfermarkt.world/andrej-ilic/transfers/player/347766[2] https://www.kicker.de/news/fuessen/fussballbundesliga/union-berlin/union-habe-millionen-um-lic-ausgelegt-staille-fotb-100-/2100/18568150/[3] https://www.transfermarkt.com/ilyas-ansah/transfers/player/503435[4] https://bundesliga.com/en/news/union-berlin-exercise-buy-option-on-andrej-ilic[5] https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1680445/Union-Berlin-Andrej-Ilic-transfer-Lille-Germany-article
Union Berlin is not just strengthening its football squad with the four-year extension of Andrej Ilic, but also by providing community aid and vocational training to its players, mirroring their commitment to holistic player development. With Ilyas Ansah's impending arrival from SC Paderborn, the club's football team and team members alike will reap the benefits of these initiatives on and off the field.
