Overview
- The Bundesliga club confirmed the extension but, in line with policy, did not reveal the contract length.
- Managing director Horst Heldt said recent progress and daily unity convinced the club to keep progressing together.
- Baumgart took charge about a year ago, secured Bundesliga survival, and has the team in a secure mid-table position this season.
- The move consolidates stability after Urs Fischer’s 2023 departure and unsuccessful stints by Nenad Bjelica and Bo Svensson.
- Union visits FC Augsburg on Thursday, then remains in Herzogenaurach to prepare for Sunday’s match at VfB Stuttgart.