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Union Berlin hired another player from the squad of the last season of SV Werder. Derrick Köhn (26) comes to the capital after his Bremen loan, where he meets ex-colleague Oliver Burke. The iron confirmed the change from Galatasaray on Tuesday evening, the team from Istanbul provided the transfer details.
According to the gala, a transfer fee of 4 million euros is due. With the help of bonus payments, the sum could still increase by half a million. Reprinting resale is also part of the deal. In a future sale of Köhn, Union would have to pay 20 percent of the amount that exceeds 2 million. According to reports, the Hamburg native should report a contract in Berlin by 2029. In addition to Union, Werder and Bundesliga promoters 1. FC Köln are also interested in but not wealthy or willing.
“Derrick brings pace, assertiveness and Bundesliga experience,” said Union Managing Director Horst Heldt. “We trust him to help our team straight away, and it also suits us in character. With his flexibility and his urge to offend, he opens up additional options on the left side.”
Köhn said: “Union fits me – a club with a keeping, clear idea and great cohesion. I would like to bring my qualities on the outside and I am convinced that they fit well with the team’s playing style. Now I’m excited about the team, the fans and the environment in Berlin and I am really looking forward to getting to know everything.”