1. FC Union Berlin Haberleri

All other tests for coronavirus have returned negative.

“I have felt very comfortable at Union and in Berlin over the last few years and therefore I would like to thank the coaching team, the medical department, the staff, the team and the fans for the wonderful time. The decision was not easy for me, but for private reasons I will now take on a new task and look forward to seeing you again soon at the Alte Försterei,” added Busse.

1. FC Union Berlin: Rönnow (Busk 45), Van Drongelen (Voglsammer 45), Ryerson, Öztunali (Somnitz 45), Ujah, Behrens (Becker 45), Endo (Abdullahi 62), Oczipka (Trimmel 62), Prömel (Dehl 67), Baumgartl (Jaeckel 45), Knoche

“The loan is a good option for both sides, that’s why we’ve agreed,” said Oliver Ruhnert, 1. FC Union Berlin’s Managing Director of Professional Football.

“To everybody from the club that I’m leaving: I came to Berlin one-and-a-half years ago because I wanted to join this club – 1. FC Union Berlin. Hardly anyone understood or believed that when I moved here. I have always given everything I can here and I’m also very proud and happy where we are now in the table. I thank you all for your trust in me, and now I ask for your understanding for my decision to accept an offer that is long-term and well remunerated. In addition, it’s about a club where I still have a chapter open that I can now write to an end. No decision is easy and I know what is ahead of me now, but that’s my decision. I’ll keep my fingers crossed for all Union players and I’m sure the team will finish the season successfully,” said Max Kruse.

The match will be played in front of 7,600 spectators with 380 tickets reserved for the away section. According to the local health and safety regulations, only seats can be occupied. Saturday’s game goes ahead under 2G-Plus conditions — this means, proof of vaccination or recovery must be accompanied with a negative test. The booster vaccination counts as an exception to the additional testing.

All other tests for the first-team squad returned negative.

“Rick needs game time after a long break due to injury. This opportunity is available to him in an attractive league. We wish Rick all the best and will keep an eye on his development,” said Oliver Ruhnert, 1. FC Union Berlin’s Managing Director for Professional Football.

“The transfer to Union is a massive chance for me,” said Sven Michel on his arrival. “The talks with Oliver Ruhnert and coach Urs Fischer also convinced me that they are working with a concrete plan here. That is important to me and I’m convinced that I can help this team.”

With a 3-2 win at rivals Hertha Berlin in the last 16, Urs Fischer’s side booked their place back in the last eight of the tournament for the first time in two years. The last time around, Union went down 3-1 in Leverkusen.