Union Berlin secures goalkeeper Matheo Raab from HSV!

Union Berlin secures goalkeeper Matheo Raab from HSV!

Berlin, Deutschland - Today, 1st FC Union Berlin Matheo Raab committed to goalkeeper Frederik Rönnow. The official announcement of the transfer, which took place on Friday morning, is an important step for the Berliners, but the contract term of Raab remains secret. He comes from the promoted Hamburger SV, where he has played in the past three years.

Matheo Raab, 26 years old, has an earlier connection to Union coach Steffen Baumgart. Under Baumgart, who worked at HSV from February to November 2024, Raab came to most of his missions. Despite this phase, he was spared constant consideration in the goal, since he was usually only available as number two behind Stamm keeper Daniel Heuer.

a new section for Raab

The move to Union Berlin means for Raab that he will accept a new challenge. He justified his change with a positive impression of Union and the anticipation of the fans and the stadium. His departure from Hamburg, after he had a longer series of missions in the 2023/24 season, was also affected by a change of coach and pneumonia.

The managing director of Union Berlin, Horst Heldt, expressed a positive statement about Raab's obligation and thus underlines the importance of the player within the team. Raab is said to compensate for Alexander Schwolow's departure, who was Rönnow's deputy last season and left the club. Schwolow's contract was not extended, which underlines the need for a new goalkeeper.

the look into the future

Union Berlin not only plans with Raab, but also has his sights on Daniel Peretz (24) from FC Bayern as a possible new goalkeeper. With Raab, the goalkeeper team from Union, which, in addition to Rönnow, also includes Carl Klaus (31) and Yannic Stein (20), who has returned from a loan in Babelsberg

The Raab personnel not only protects Union Tor, but also reflects the ambitions of the association to establish itself in the Bundesliga. Raab looks back on intensive years at the HSV, which included both heights and setbacks, and particularly emphasizes the rise of the association. The move to Union gives him the opportunity to develop in a new environment and take on more responsibility.

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