1. FC Union Berlin have awarded midfielder Christian Gentner with a new deal. The 34-year-old played a pivotal role as Union ended their debut Bundesliga season in 11th place.
Christian Gentner Extends Contract at 1.FC Union Berlin
Midfield Maestro
The midfielder joined Die Eisernen at the start of the season after joining from VfB Stuttgart. Ironically, the 34-year-old played for Stuttgart against Union during the relegation promotion playoff, which the Berlin club progressed in.
This season, the experienced midfielder has been a key part of the clubs’ success. He has scored four goals and provided three assists from 34 outings this campaign. One of which was a wonder striker in their home game against Bayer Leverkusen.
What Was Said
Speaking to the clubs’ official website, Gentner said: “I’ve felt very quickly at home here in Berlin and was welcomed with open arms at Union.
“As a team, we were strong this season and developed enormously. It was clear to me that I want to continue to play football professionally and I’m happy that I can continue to do so for 1. FC Union Berlin.”
Director of Professional Football at 1. FC Union Berlin, Oliver Ruhnert, added: “Christian Gentner has assumed responsibility from the very beginning and passed on his enormous experience to his team-mates.
“With his achievements and his personality, he has played an enormously important role in our team both on and off the pitch in the past season, which is why we are very pleased to have him in our ranks in the new season.”
Gentner Career
Despite a three year spell at VfL Wolfsburg towards the end of last decade, Gentner had spent his entire career at Stuttgart before moving to Berlin. He has also won the Bundesliga on two separate occasions.
He was part of the Die Roten side that were relegated from the Bundesliga in 2016/17 but managed to return to the top flight at the first attempt.
However, following their most recent demise, the midfielder opted for a move elsewhere. Berlin was his destination and Union the club. He has had a successful first season in the capital, and the experienced midfielder will be looking to establish Die Eisernen as a top-flight club for a second successive season.
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