Official: Union snap up Burke from Werder

1. FC Union Berlin have confirmed the signing of Oliver Burke on a free transfer from Werder Bremen.

After confirming his departure from Werder Bremen, Oliver Burke is set to continue his career at 1. FC Union Berlin.

The capital club officially announced that the striker will join on a free transfer, with his contract at Werder expiring this summer.

“Union are a special club – honest, combative and loud. That’s exactly what suits me,” said Burke, who turned down an offer from Werder to extend his contract.

“I want to give it my all here, soak up the energy of the fans and make a difference with the team. The decision to join Union came from my gut feeling and I had very good talks with the people in charge, which is why I am convinced that this is the right step for me.”  

Union’s director of men’s professional football, Horst Heldt, expressed his satisfaction with the signing:

“Oliver has the profile we were looking for, pace, physicality and the ability to decide games in tight moments,” he said. 

“His energy and determination make him a good fit for us. We know his qualities from the Bundesliga and are convinced that his experience and mentality will make him a valuable addition to our team.”