Union Berlin Move Excites Awoniyi

Union Berlin Move Excites Awoniyi

By Sampson Adedeji

Nigeria international Taiwo Awoniyi was extremely happy after his move to German Bundesliga side Union Berlin was completed, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The Berlin based club announced the capture of Awoniyi late on Saturday night and the club was also delighted about the loan deal from the English premier league champions Liverpool.

“I’m looking forward to a new home and the task at 1. FC Union Berlin. Mainz was my second stop in Germany after Frankfurt and last year I was able to prove myself in the Bundesliga for the first time.

At Union, I want to take the next steps, play as much as possible, develop and help the team to stay in the league,” said the striker upon his arrival in Berlin," he said.

“Taiwo is a highly talented player who already knows the Bundesliga. He has already played in several countries and will certainly be settled in our team very quickly.

With his physical robustness, his team spirit and work around the box. He should make our attacking game more flexible and further stimulate the attack,” said Oliver Ruhnert, Director for Professional Football at 1. FC Union Berlin.

Awoniyi spent last season with Mainz 05 also in the German Bundesliga.