{"id":557388,"date":"2020-07-09T09:23:20","date_gmt":"2020-07-09T13:23:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/?p=557388"},"modified":"2020-07-09T09:23:20","modified_gmt":"2020-07-09T13:23:20","slug":"niko-giesselmann-joins-1-fc-union-berlin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2020\/07\/09\/niko-giesselmann-joins-1-fc-union-berlin\/","title":{"rendered":"Niko Giesselmann Joins 1.FC Union Berlin"},"content":{"rendered":"
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1.FC Union Berlin<\/a> have made Niko Giesselmann<\/a> their second signing in as many days. The 28-year-old left-back joins Union from Fortuna D\u00fcsseldorf, who suffered relegation from the Bundesliga <\/a>on the final day of the season.<\/p>\n

Niko Giesselmann Joins 1.FC Union Berlin<\/h2>\n

Second Summer Signing in as Many Days<\/h3>\n

The full-back follows midfielder Sebastian Griesbeck, who joined the club yesterday from 1. FC Heidenheim<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Born in Hannover, the 28-year-old made 74 appearances for the second team and scored 15 goals during his three years at the club.<\/p>\n

He then joined Greuther F\u00fcrth in 2. Bundesliga, and made over 130 appearances for Die<\/em> Kleebl\u00e4tter<\/i>. During his four year spell, he netted seven times.<\/p>\n

In 2017, he made the switch to D\u00fcsseldorf. He made 33 appearances as they secured promotion to the top flight, and has secured 95 outings during his time at the club. However, Fortunen<\/em> were relegated with defeat at the Stadion An der Alten F\u00f6rsterei on the final day of the season.<\/a><\/p>\n

What Was Said<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Speaking to the clubs’ official website,<\/a> Giesselmann said: “I’m returning to the Alte F\u00f6rsterei faster than I thought and I’m looking forward to it.<\/p>\n

“The relegation with Fortuna was a very painful moment for me. The fact that I now have the chance to continue to prove myself in the Bundesliga is a huge incentive.<\/p>\n

“I’m convinced that I’m up to the task and I’ll give everything to achieve the club’s goals with my new colleagues.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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“With Niko, we have been able to sign a very versatile player with experience in the Bundesliga and we know about his quality. I’m sure that he will quickly find his feet with us and contribute with his experience,” added Oliver Ruhnert, Director for Professional Football at 1. FC Union Berlin.<\/p>\n

Main Photo<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Embed from Getty Images<\/a>