Oliver Burke breaks his silence about Werder's farewell and Union!

Oliver Burke breaks his silence about Werder's farewell and Union!

Scottish footballer Oliver Burke has now made the leap to 1. FC Union Berlin and is preparing for the upcoming Bundesliga season. His move from Werder Bremen to Union Berlin is a topic that has been the subject of a lot of conversation in recent weeks. Burke spoke for the first time about the circumstances of his departure from Bremen. During a game against Union in May, where Werder Bremen failed to take a 2-0 lead, Burke already knew his time at SVW was coming to an end. He found this situation extremely unpleasant and left him unclear about how he should behave, reports the Deichstube.

Burke's decision not to extend his contract and instead move to Berlin was not well received by Werder Bremen fans. They were disappointed about his departure, but the 28-year-old is aware of his decision and wants to live with the fact that it won't go down well with everyone. Now it's time to familiarize yourself with the Bundesliga at Union. The contract was only recently signed, although the term remains unclear, as can be read on Bundesliga.com.

The start at Union and Burke's ambitions

Oliver Burke has had a rocky start at Union Berlin as he missed three friendly matches due to illness. But now he is optimistic and has taken part in two test matches to get back up to speed. Burke wants to score goals as a striker and brings valuable experience to support younger players. “I want to get fully involved and absorb the energy of the fans,” he explains, while Horst Heldt, managing director of the club, emphasizes that Burke embodies the sought-after combination of speed, physicality and game-decision-making ability. Burke has already proven his abilities at Werder by scoring eight goals last season.

Burke, who has a total of 13 caps for Scotland, describes Union as “a special club that is honest, combative and loud”. These attributes seem to suit him particularly well. Before his stint in Berlin, the striker already gained experience in Germany at RB Leipzig and Werder Bremen, which means he is now well prepared for the challenges in the capital. Union Berlin is Burke's 11th club in his career.

A reunion with old companions

After the stressful off-season, there is also a ray of hope for Burke: he will be seeing his former Werder Bremen teammates again on October 25th. There is likely to be great anticipation for this meeting, even if Werder fans may not have completely forgiven him yet. How this will all develop remains to be seen.

The coming weeks will decide how Oliver Burke can gain a foothold in the Bundesliga and what influence he will have on his new team. One thing is certain: the stage is set and eyes are on him.