Union to Sign Swiss World Cup Star for Midfield
Union Berlin will sign Swiss midfielder Michel Aebischer for around €4M from Pisa. The 29-year-old World Cup star will take on the creative midfield role.
Why is this transfer important for Union?
The transfer of Aebischer would be the second signing under new coach Mauro Lustrinelli. The Swiss international will take on the creative midfield role, which has not been optimally filled so far.
What comes next?
The deal is close to being finalized. Aebischer will take on the creative midfield role in the upcoming training sessions. In the training sessions, Woo-Yeong Jeong and András Schäfer have been trying out the position.
Background
Aebischer is an experienced midfielder who has played 129 games in Italy's professional leagues. He played for Young Boys Bern and moved to FC Bologna in the winter of 2022. In the previous summer, he was loaned out to Pisa.
Current situation
Union Berlin is currently 11th in the Bundesliga with 32 points. The team has 8 wins, 8 draws, and 13 losses. In the training sessions, Woo-Yeong Jeong and András Schäfer have been trying out the position of the creative midfielder.
Transfer financing
The transfer of Aebischer will cost around €4M. The 29-year-old international will take on the creative midfield role.
Current injuries
Robert Skov, Aljoscha Kemlein, Livan Burcu, Frederik Ronnow, Lucas Tousart, and Diogo Leite are currently injured.
Last match
Union Berlin last won 4-0 against FC Augsburg. The team is currently 11th in the Bundesliga with 32 points.
Current form
The team has had two wins, one draw, and two losses in the last five games. In the training sessions, Woo-Yeong Jeong and András Schäfer have been trying out the position of the creative midfielder.
