Overview
- Union confirmed a pre-emptive contract extension for head coach Steffen Baumgart, without disclosing the term.
- Sporting director Horst Heldt said Baumgart brought the team “stability and clarity” after taking over in January 2025.
- Union sits ninth on 22 points after 16 games; ahead of Thursday’s trip to Augsburg, Baumgart missed his press conference after a run and apologized.
- President Dirk Zingler outlined plans for roughly €183 million in 2025/26 revenues, a €455,000 2025 surplus and record €8.073 million equity, noting a €20–30 million annual revenue gap due to the small stadium.
- The club is advancing expansion of the Alte Försterei toward about 34,000 capacity, with a temporary move to the Olympiastadion planned for 2027/28 and rental terms under negotiation.