Union Berlin considers Alaba and Vestergaard for defensive reinforcements
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Union Berlin is exploring options to strengthen its defense after conceding 17 goals in four Bundesliga games. Following a significant 7-0 loss to Bayern Munich, the club is reportedly looking at free agents David Alaba and Jannik Vestergaard. Both players are available after their recent departures from Real Madrid and Leicester City, respectively. Union, currently seeking to address their defensive struggles, will be aiming for improvements when they resume play against Elversberg on October 10 after the international break.
- •Union Berlin has conceded 17 goals in first four Bundesliga matches.
- •The club suffered a 7-0 defeat to Bayern Munich last Friday.
- •David Alaba and Jannik Vestergaard are being considered as free agents.
- •Union returns to action against Elversberg on October 10.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Union Berlin linked with Alaba and Vestergaard
"With 1. FC Union Berlin having conceded 17 goals in their first four Bundesliga games following Friday’s heavy 7-0 defeat to Bayern Munich, the capital club could look to strengthen their defence du...
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