Baumgart back at Union Berlin: Hope for new shine!

Baumgart back at Union Berlin: Hope for new shine!

Köpenick, Deutschland - Union Berlin has committed a new head coach with Steffen Baumgart to lead the team after a weak start of the season. The club is responding to the dismissal of Bo Svensson after nine playless games. Baumgart, who already worked as a player in the "Iron" from 2002 to 2004 and scored 22 goals during this time, returns to his old place of work. "We chose Steffen Baumgart because we are convinced that he is the right type of coach for us," said the managing director Horst Heldt, who had previously hired Baumgart in Cologne, as well as NewsDay reported .

important return for Baumgart

The 52-year-old will lead his first training on January 2, followed by a friendly against Holstein Kiel on January 5. Baumi, as he is called by the fans, brings Bundesliga experience and knows Union Berlin very well. This was a crucial factor for his return, which is particularly popular with supporters in Köpenick. In addition to him, assistant coach Sebastian Bönig and game analyst Adrian Wittmann also return to the club, which underlines continuity in the coaching team.

Union currently occupies twelfth place in the Bundesliga and needs a breath of fresh air to free yourself from the dangerous situation. The first competitive game under Baumgart will take place on January 11th against Heidenheim, an important date for the club to find the right track again and to increase the distance to the relegation places, such as Laola1 reported .