Striker Kaufmann moves from Union Berlin to Heidenheim

Transfer - Striker Kaufmann moves from Union Berlin to Heidenheim

Mikkel Kaufmann leaves 1. FC Union Berlin from the Bundesliga after only one year. The 23-year-old midfielder will switch within the league to FC Heidenheim, as both clubs announced on Friday. Kaufmann receives a contract at the Brenz until 2028. Neither club made further statements regarding the transfer fees.

The Danish forward, who previously played on loan for Hamburger SV and for Karlsruher SC before the Union transfer, joined Kopenick from FC Copenhagen last summer but could not establish himself. In 18 appearances, Kaufmann managed only one goal, which contributed to ending Union's 16-game winless streak against Borussia Mönchengladbach.

Horst Heldt, who will function as the professional sports manager starting July 1, spoke during his joint presentation with coach Bo Svensson on Wednesday about how the squad would change and departures were to be expected. Simultaneously, Heldt praised the attitude of the team's compatriot from the new Union coach: "Although Mikkel did not take on the desired role in the attack that we and he himself had hoped for, he always acted in the interest of the team and gave one hundred percent on the field."

Union Berlin FC Heidenheim Union Berlin announcement

1. Mikkel Kaufmann's move from 1st FC Union Berlin to FC Heidenheim in the Bundesliga was confirmed by both clubs last Friday.
2. Kaufmann, a 23-year-old midfielder, will sign a contract with FC Heidenheim until 2028, leaving Union Berlin after just one season.
3. The transfer fees between the two clubs were not disclosed, but Kaufmann will be playing his soccer in Baden-Württemberg from now on.
4. Union Berlin fans might remember Kaufmann for his loan spell with Hamburger SV and his brief stint with Karlsruher SC before joining the club last summer.
5. Despite not finding success at Union Berlin, scoring only one goal in 18 appearances, Kaufmann is praised for his attitude and dedication by Horst Heldt, the new professional sports manager at Union Berlin.
6. Meanwhile, Hamburg SV and FC Heidenheim are both looking forward to their upcoming seasons in the Bundesliga, with HSV facing tough competition and Heidenheim hoping to build on their previous successes.

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