Overview

• Oliver Ruhnert has officially resumed his role as Chief Scout at 1. FC Union Berlin after taking a leave for his Bundestag election campaign.
• His contract with the club was paused during his political bid with the Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht party, which failed to secure parliamentary representation in the 2025 election.
• Ruhnert's return has been welcomed by Union Berlin's Sporting Director, Horst Heldt, who emphasized Ruhnert's expertise and importance to the club's future planning.
• Since joining Union Berlin in 2017, Ruhnert has played a key role in the club's rise from the second division to the Champions League.
• Ruhnert's decision to return to football reflects his ongoing commitment to Union Berlin following his brief foray into politics.