Union Berlin before signing Ryerson replacement Josip Juranovic

Bundesliga club Union Berlin are apparently about to sign Croatian international Josip Juranovic from Celtic Glasgow. This is reported, among other things, by table football.

Accordingly, the 27-year-old could succeed Julian Ryerson at the Iron. The full-back only switched to Borussia Dortmund a few days ago.

Juranovic has been under contract at Celtic since 2021. The 27-time international played six full-length games as a right-back at last year’s World Cup in Qatar. He could also play there in Berlin, alternatively in a 3-5-2 in right midfield.

For Juranovic, however, Union has to dig deep into their pockets: Loud Sky Sports Scotland a transfer fee of eight million euros will be due for him, plus three million euros in performance-related bonuses. That would be a new record transfer for the club.

Union is currently fifth in the table. On Saturday, the Irons meet TSG Hoffenheim at home (3:30 p.m.).