Bundesliga
Union Berlin have completed their first summer signing in the form of Oliver Burke, who left Werder Bremen following the end of his contract after the final matchday of the 2024/25 Bundesliga campaign.
The 28-year-old, who has 13 caps for Scotland at senior level, put pen-to-paper on a deal on Monday, with the length of his contract not disclosed as usual by the capital club.
“Oliver has the profile we were looking for, pace, physicality and the ability to decide games in tight moments,” said Horst Heldt, Union's managing director. “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.”
“Union are a special club – honest, combative and loud. That's exactly what suits me,” Burke said. “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 will be Burke's third stop in Germany after RB Leipzig and Bremen. He spent the 2016/17 campaign with the former, scoring once in 25 Bundesliga appearances, before returning to the Bundesliga with Bremen in 2022.
He has since made 46 appearances for the Werderaner, scoring eight goals, while Union will be the 11th club of his career overall.