Oliver Burke strengthens Union Berlin - a fresh start in the Bundesliga!

Oliver Burke strengthens Union Berlin - a fresh start in the Bundesliga!

Berlin, Deutschland - Oliver Burke is the first new addition of the 1. FC Union Berlin for the 2025/26 season. The transfer was announced on Monday. Burke, who comes from Werder Bremen, had not extended his expiring contract with the Bremen Association and announced his farewell at the end of April. No information was given about the term of the new contract.

The Scottish attacker, who is 1.88 meters tall, scored five goals in 25 league games last season and scored another goal in the DFB Cup. In total, he came up with 46 missions for Werder Bremen, who was able to book eight goals and an assist. Burke's late goals are particularly noteworthy, which were often crucial for the result. A legendary goal was his 3-2-last minute victory against Borussia Dortmund, in which he secured the victory for Bremen in added time.

Burke's career and skills

Before his time in Bremen, Burke played at RB Leipzig for a season, where he scored his first Bundesliga goal against 1. FC Köln. His career began in the youth of Nottingham Forest, where he gave his professional debut in the league cup at the age of 17. Burke not only brings his great talent, but also the ability to influence games at the crucial moment, which Horst Heldt, Managing Director Professional Ball Men from 1. FC Union Berlin, highlighted.

Burke is also a 13-fold Scottish international and has participated in important games in the past. He has a special relationship with Union Berlin: he described the club as something unique, the properties of which fit it well. This positive attitude will certainly also enjoy the fans of the club.

A look at Burke's previous stations

Oliver Burke was born in Kirkcaldy, Scotland and grew up in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England. His football training started at Mowbray Rangers at the age of eight before it was scouted by Nottingham Forest. After returning to Nottingham, he signed several contracts that paved his way into the first team.

• debut: September 24, 2014 for Nottingham Forest
• Change to RB Leipzig: August 28, 2016
• rental stations: West Bromwich Albion, Celtic Glasgow, Deportivo Alavés
• Return to Werder Bremen: June 2022

Burke showed impressive performances at each of his stations and will certainly go into the new season with great expectations. His experiences and skills could be crucial for the 1st FC Union Berlin while trying to further advance the club in the Bundesliga.

fans and experts are excited to see how Burke's change will affect the coming season. His potential as a player is undisputed, and the 1. FC Union Berlin seems to have made a promising obligation with him. The entire football community looks at the developments around this talented attacker.