Steffen Baumgart he is the new coach of Union Berlin. The former Hamburg coach and former player of the capital club signed his contract today: “FC Union Berlin has hired Steffen Baumgart as head coach. The 52-year-old will prepare the team for the continuation of the season from 02.01. 25. The former striker wore our shirt from 2002 to 2004, performed as captain and was twice elected player of the year.”
Baumgart’s first statements to Union Berlin channels
“I’m looking forward to returning to the Bundesliga and Union. It’s definitely an advantage to know the club and many people here well. We don’t have a long preparation period and we will work intensively with the players to be ready for the tasks ahead of us. Union offers excellent conditions for success. I would like to make the most of them together with the coaching staff, supervisors and the team,” said the Rostock native immediately after signing his new contract, the duration of which is not yet known.