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Union Berlin Extends Coach Steffen Baumgart's Contract

The undisclosed-term deal underscores a pragmatic plan to prioritize stability during a coming stadium expansion.

Overview

  • Union confirmed the extension on Wednesday without revealing its length, and a report of a June 2028 end date remains unverified.
  • Baumgart, 54, preserved Bundesliga status last season and has Union ninth after 16 matches heading into Thursday’s trip to Augsburg.
  • President Dirk Zingler outlined an expansion of the Alte Försterei to about 34,000 seats, with a potential later increase to 40,000.
  • Union intends to relocate to Berlin’s Olympiastadion for the 2027/28 season during construction, with rental terms still under negotiation.
  • Zingler reported a €455,000 surplus and record €8.073 million equity, while citing a €20–30 million annual revenue gap tied to the stadium’s limited capacity.