Union Berlin’s midfield is growing. According to the Bundesliga club, Aïssa Laïdouni is moving to the Alte Försterei. The 26-year-old Tunisian follows FT-Information for 4.1 million euros plus bonuses from the Hungarian first division club Ferencváros Budapest. As usual, Union leaves open the length of the contract with which Laïdouni will be equipped.
For Laïdouni, the move to Union is an important step in his career: “As a professional soccer player you want to compete at the highest level, preferably in one of the best soccer leagues in the world. That’s why I’m really looking forward to putting my qualities to the test in the Bundesliga. From everything I’ve heard and seen so far, Union is a family club, but also an ambitious one. I’m convinced that I’ll fit in well here and I’ll do everything to be successful with Union.”
“We have known Aïssa’s qualities for a long time. His box-to-box play, intensity and understanding of the game will help us bring more qualities to our game.”Union’s Oliver Ruhnert commented on the transfer.
With the signing of Laïdouni, Union prevails against some competitors. Espanyol Barcelona had after FT-Info also submitted an offer for the Tunisia international. In addition, the clearer also played on the notes at VfB Stuttgart and VfL Wolfsburg. At Union, Laïdouni should enhance the midfield with his powerful style of play.
