Confirmed : Ex-Flying Eagles Striker Joins Union Berlin On A Permanent Deal
Published: June 01, 2019Former Flying Eagles striker Suleiman Abdullahi will also play for Union Berlin in the coming season, the newly promoted Bundesliga club have announced via their official website.
Die Eisernen triggered the purchase option in his loan deal when he joined the club from Eintracht Braunschweig last summer, and he has received a three-year contract valid for only the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga.
"I'm very happy to continue playing for 1. FC Union Berlin. It was a good year for me and I'm looking forward to the new season and the Bundesliga," said Abdullahi.
Oliver Ruhnert, Union Berlin's Director for Professional Football added : "Suleiman was able to convince us with his speed and his physique.
Oliver Ruhnert, Union Berlin's Director for Professional Football added : "Suleiman was able to convince us with his speed and his physique.
''He is only 22 years old and we are sure that he will also bring his qualities to the Bundesliga and continue to develop''.
Last season, the Gee Lee Academy product played a key role as Union Berlin were promoted to the Bundesliga, scoring 3 goals in 21 games.
Igho Kingsley
Photo Credit : fc-union-berlin.de
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