Hollerbach leaves Union Berlin: Change to Mainz for 12 million!

Hollerbach leaves Union Berlin: Change to Mainz for 12 million!

Berlin, Deutschland - On June 1, 2025, the 1. FC Union Berlin announced the change from Benedict Hollerbach to Mainz 05. The 22-year-old attacker, who became the top scorer of the team with 14 goals last season, leaves the club after two years. Hollerbach came out of the third division before moving to Berlin and caused a sensation. The transfer fee paid for him is between ten and twelve million euros and thus marks the five -point of the sum that Union invested two years ago rbb24 reports.

Hollerbach is described as a player who works with great intensity and always motivates his teammates. His departure is considered a risk for the association, as his goals were decisive for relegation last season. Trainer Baumgart now sees himself in the challenge of restructuring the offensive game, while sports manager Horst Heldt is already working on a realignment of the defense. After the chaotic striker search last summer and the early separation from Bo Svensson, fans looked critically at Heldt's work; Nevertheless, trust in his skills seems to have increased by dealing with Hollerbach's change of change.

The way from Hollerbach to Union Berlin

Benedict Hollerbach came from SV Wehen Wiesbaden to Union Berlin in 2023 after scoring three goals in the relegation that led to the climb. At Union, he was able to play his strengths than faster and flexible attackers. In the third division, he scored a total of 24 goals in 104 competitive games and posted 15 assists. Before moving to Berlin there was also a transfer to the 1st FC Köln, as Kicker reported.

with a height of 1.81 meters and a quick playing style, Hollerbach was already causing a sensation last season. His career led him through the youth stations of TSV 1860 Munich, FC Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart to his commitment in Wiesbaden. Nico Schäfer, the spokesman for the management, confirmed that his speed and quick switchover game were highly valued before the relegation games.

look into the future

The change from Hollerbach could also be seen as an opportunity for Union Berlin. The possibility of planning for the coming season is in the room, and with Andrej Ilic and Ilyas, the association has already an eye on potential new additions. These transfers could offer coach Baumgart new variations in the offensive game. In addition, those responsible are working on building a more stable defense in order to be better up to future challenges in the Bundesliga and international competition.

Overall, it remains to be seen how the 1. FC Union Berlin will develop after Hollerbach's departure. However, the association seems to be determined to pursue a new strategy and to go into the next season strengthened. Further information on the developments in the Bundesliga can also be found on Yahoo Sports.