After an eight-game winless run in the league, Bo Svensson paid the ultimate price for his job as Union Berlin decided to start 2025 with a new coach.
the former 1. FSV Mainz 05 Coaches are appointed 1. FC Union Berlin In the summer the club avoided relegation under the guidance of interim coach Marco Grote, who was assisted by Marie-Louise Itta and Sebastian Boenig.
It started on a positive note for Svensson, with the Union unbeaten in their first four Bundesliga ties and losing just once in their first six games, including one A memorable 2-1 win Over Borussia Dortmund at home
That early momentum has faded, however, as Svensson has failed to oversee a win since late October.
And now, the Union Berlin board has decided to pull the plug before the start of the new year.
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Following the suspension of Svensson and his team, the club’s managing director Horst Held released a statement regarding the dismissal.
He said, “After a thorough analysis of the season so far, we are convinced that a significant change is needed to reverse the trend. We have therefore decided not to continue the collaboration with Bo Svensson, Babak Kehanfer, Christopher Wichmann and Tijan Ng.”
“We would like to thank Bo Svensson and his team for the work they have done and wish them the best for the future.”
The club has confirmed that a decision on the transfer will be made in the coming days.
