Squad, money, stadium – this is how Union plans for Europe

From BZ editors

► Due to the renewed qualification for the European Cup, it is clear that the Köpenickers need a broad squad again.

the Midfielder Paul Seguin (27 / Fürth) and Janik Haberer (28 / Freiburg) are coming free transfer Thanks to the renewed European Cup qualification, players who have hardly been used recently, such as Levin Öztunali (26) or Kevin Möhwald (30), have a future again. The loan pros Tymoteusz Puchacz (23/Trabzon), Pawel Wszolek (30/Legia Warsaw) and Rick van Drongelen (23/Mechelen) also have a second chance.

The Köpenickers also have to invest in the top. Grischa Prömel (27/Hoffenheim) goes. Sheraldo Becker (27) and Taiwo Awoniyi (24) could also give their farewell performances against Bochum.

According to “Sport Bild”, Awoniyi should have an exit clause that applies to 20 million euros. So money could be available to reach into higher drawers of the transfer market.

►Financially, the difference between Europa and Conference League is big.

Union earned around five million euros in the new European Cup competition this season. In the end, not much sticks. Leverkusen were eliminated in the round of 16 of the Europa League. Income: around 20 million euros. Up to four times the income beckons.

► Because the Alte Försterei is not suitable for the European Cup, the home games will again take place in the Olympic Stadium. According to Olympiastadion Berlin GmbH, the dates for the European Cup have already been blocked.

It will be exciting to see how many supporters Union can activate there without corona requirements. Last season, only up to 25,000 fans were allowed to come, which was twice just reached. The Olympic Stadium now has room for around 74,000 spectators without restrictions. Union home games tend to sell out with 22,012 fans.

Will the Irons soon experience the best-attended Union home game of all time?