Christopher Trimmel is continuing his career at Union Berlin. The 37-year-old ÖFB legionnaire, who has been wearing the German Bundesliga club’s jersey since 2014, has extended his contract, as the “Iron” announced on Thursday. As usual, the club, which is currently in the relegation zone, did not provide any details. “I have been part of the Union family for a decade now, and together we have achieved more than I ever imagined,” said Trimmel.
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After moving from Rapid to the German capital, the right-back was able to establish himself in the Berlin team. In the summer of 2018, he was given the role of captain, which he still holds today. Trimmel made a total of 332 appearances for the Union team and played a part in the historic promotion to the Bundesliga as well as qualification for the Conference, European and Champions Leagues.
Manager Oliver Ruhnert described the Union leader as an “integral part” of the club and an “identification figure” for players and fans. “His sporting achievements and his humanity speak for themselves. We are pleased to have created a foundation for his future at Union,” said Ruhnert.
For the Berliners and their fans, Trimmel’s contract extension is a small ray of hope in the midst of the sporting crisis. The club is threatened with falling into the second division. Even with a win on Saturday (3:30 p.m.) against Freiburg, they are 16th in the table. dependent on support in order to stay in the league.
German Bundesliga, 34th round
Saturday, May 18th: Dortmund Darmstadt 3:30 p.m. Union Berlin Freiburg 3:30 p.m. Leverkusen Augsburg 3:30 p.m. Frankfurt Leipzig 3:30 p.m. Wolfsburg Mainz 3:30 p.m. Hoffenheim Bayern Munich 3:30 p.m. Bremen Bochum 3:30 p.m. Stuttgart Mönchengladbach 3:30 p.m. Heidenheim Cologne 3:30 p.m
