Union Berlin: Ruhnert feeds speculation about Bonucci change – criticism of the DFB

Will the Union coup succeed with a Juve professional?

Sports director Oliver Ruhnert from 1. FC Union Berlin has fueled speculation about a possible move from Leonardo Bonucci to the Köpenickers. “The tendency is that we definitely want to add a central defender,” said Ruhnert in the “Current gym” of the “ZDF”. Bonucci’s contract with Juventus Turin runs until the summer of 2024. Nevertheless, Ruhnert said: “I think Leonardo Bonucci is a player who would not even cost a transfer at the moment.”

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There has been speculation for some time about the interest of the Champions League debutant in the 36-year-old European champion. Ruhnert emphasized that he was a great central defender, a great player and had a great career, but kept a low profile when it came to a transfer. “So far he hasn’t arrived and I’m assuming that we’ll finalize our plans by next Friday and then we’ll know if he’s coming or not.” The change deadline expires on September 1st.

It was recently reported that a transfer of the long-time Italian international seems to be in doubt. The negotiations with Juventus are information from reporters Gianluca Di Marzio become “a bit complicated”. Most recently, according to the Italian transfer expert, talks between the clubs seemed to be going well. It is up to the player whether he wants to go to the “Alte Försterei”.

Union had recently caused a stir with the signings of Robin Gosens from Inter Milan and Kevin Volland from AS Monaco. Bonucci could form an experienced leading trio with the German internationals when the “Iron” took part in the Champions League for the first time. Union planned to bring a similarly big name to Köpenick in the past winter transfer window with the Spaniard Isco, but this failed spectacularly before the finish line.

Union Berlin’s Ruhnert advertises again for Khedira’s DFB invitation – criticism of the DFB

Ruhnert also campaigned again for a nomination of Rani Khedira for the national team. The defensive midfielder deserves an invitation because he has shown great performances internationally over the years and is able to achieve results, said Ruhnert. “Germany didn’t become world champions in 2014 either because they played outstandingly in all the games. But you just brought results home,” said the manager late on Saturday evening.

However, the composition of the squad is a decision of the national coach, emphasized Ruhnert. “Nevertheless, as clubs we can say what we think about our players.” Hansi Flick was on Saturday with DFB sports director Rudi Völler to observe Union’s 4-1 win in the Bundesliga at promoted SV Darmstadt 98. A discrepancy between those responsible for the “Iron” and Flick because of the previous non-consideration of Union players, Ruhnert denied. Flick exchanges ideas with trainer Urs Fischer, he with Völler. “There is no squabbling,” said Ruhnert. Flick has achieved so much as a club coach that he would not presume to criticize anything.

Ruhnert himself had been linked to a job at the DFB in recent months, but the 51-year-old does not expect that to happen. “The DFB always wants peace, joy, pancakes, so I don’t fit in there very well. Because I always have some ideas and want to implement things. And if you want to change things, you sometimes have to make decisions. This also includes people who recognize problems and try to work on these things,” emphasized Ruhnert and continued: “I believe that the DFB has many good employees, also has good ideas, and I also wish that we succeed to have successful national teams again. But if we are not willing to cut certain things at academies, at clubs, but only tinker around with the symptoms, then we won’t succeed and that’s why I’m in good hands with the club.

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