Union Berlin install Steffen Baumgart as new head coach
Union Berlin have turned to their former forward and captain Steffen Baumgart to lead the club into the New Year following the dismissal of Bo Svensson.
Most recently in charge at second tier Hamburg - where he oversaw 27 games before being relieved of his duties in November - Baumgart arrives in Köpenick with Union sitting in 12th place in the Bundesliga standings.
“We chose Steffen Baumgart because we are convinced that he is the right type of coach for us. His way of leading a team, developing players and challenging them was an important aspect of our decision," Union’s director of men’s professional football, Horst Heldt, explained. "In addition, he has Bundesliga experience and knows Union inside out."
Union's new man in the dugout said, "I'm very much looking forward to returning to the Bundesliga and to Union. It's certainly an advantage to know the club and many people here well. We don't have much time to prepare and will work intensively with the players to be prepared for the tasks ahead of us.”
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