Overview

• Following Alexander Schwolow’s exit, Union Berlin recruited Raab from Hamburger SV to bolster their goalkeeper ranks.
• In a July 28 media session, the 26-year-old challenger vowed to do everything needed to supplant Rönnow as the club’s starting keeper.
• Raab hailed Rönnow as an outstanding goalkeeper and called for fair competition and mutual support within the squad’s goalkeeper unit.
• He emphasized his plan to absorb lessons from Union’s experienced players while driving up performance standards to earn his spot.
• Raab said he chose a backup role in the Bundesliga over a guaranteed starting position in the second division to fulfill his lifelong dream.