Bundesliga: Union Berlin Bids Awoniyi Farewell

Bundesliga: Union Berlin Bids Awoniyi Farewell By Sampson Adedeji German Bundesliga side Union Berlin bids Nigeria international Taiwo Awoniyi farewell after completion of 2020/2021 season of the league, BSNSports.com.ng reports. The former Nigeria Junior International joined Berlin based club from the English Premier League side Liverpool after a successful loan spell with another German club Mainz 05 last season. Union Berlin ended the season on winning note last weekend by defeating RB Leipzig 2-1. Managing director of the club, Olivier Ruhnert thanked Awoniyi for his contribution to the club. “We decided to borrow Awoniyi during the transition periods. We knew that we would have to say goodbye to him again in the summer." "Nevertheless, it is important for us to say “thank you” because he had his share in our successful season." "We wish him all the best for their future, both privately and professionally, and we would be delighted if his path leads to the Alte Försterei every now and then," said Oliver Ruhnert. Awoniyi played 21 matches and netted 5 goals for the club.