From BZ/dpa
Now it’s official: Lucas Tousart is moving from Bundesliga relegated Hertha BSC to Champions League participant 1. FC Union within Berlin. Both football clubs announced the transfer, which fans certainly regarded as explosive, on Wednesday at the same time.
“Union’s path and success in recent years are very remarkable and I’m looking forward to the new challenge,” said the 26-year-old Frenchman in the message from the iron from Köpenick and assured: “I assume that I will quickly settle into the club and contribute to the success of Union.”
At 25 million euros, Tousart was Hertha BSC’s record purchase so far. According to BILD information, Union is said to have only paid three million, but bonus money could still be added.
However, the parties involved did not provide any official information or other details about the contract. As usual, Union did not provide any information on the term of the contract. “A player of his quality is an asset to any team. He will suit us perfectly and we are delighted that he has chosen Union,” said Union Managing Director professional football men, Oliver Ruhnert, in the statement.
Hertha signed Tousart from Olympique Lyon in early 2020 but immediately loaned him back to the French club. From the summer of 2020, the midfielder wore the shirt of the crisis club from the west end. 96 competitive games, nine goals, five assists – that’s the balance sheet.
“Lucas always sacrificed himself for the jersey with the flag on the chest and always gave everything for the club, our team and the fans. That’s one of the reasons why we have now approved his change request and would like to wish him all the best,” said Hertha’s sporting director Benjamin Weber.
The forthcoming home games with Union in the Champions League should be particularly noteworthy for Tousart. Instead of in the stadium An der Alten Försterei, the Irons will play their game in the Olympiastadion – the home ground of Hertha BSC.