Felix Uduokhai signs for Union Berlin from Beşiktaş
Felix Uduokhai has returned to the Bundesliga to join Union Berlin from Türkiye's Beşiktaş.
Uduokhai, who previously played for Wolfsburg and Augsburg in the German top flight, joins Union on a permanent deal of an unspecified length.
Upon the announcement, managing director Horst Heldt said, "Felix has a profile that isn't easy to find in this market. He's strong in tackles, very good in build-up play and knows the demands of this high level from many years in the Bundesliga and playing for a top club in the Turkish Süper Lig. We believe he will give our defence important impetus."
Uduokhai himself added, "This move feels the right step at the right time. I've missed the Bundesliga and wanted to be part of an ambitious club. Union gave me a clear image from the start of what we want to achieve together. I'm excited to meet the team, take on responsibility and enjoy many special moments with the team and the fans."
The central defender started his senior career at 1860 Munich before joining Wolfsburg ahead of the 2017/18 campaign. He made 37 appearances for the Wolves before joining Augsburg in 2019 and, across the next five years, he featured 124 times. His last two campaigns have been spent in Türkiye, while he has also played in the UEFA Europa League.
The 28-year-old's arrival at the Stadion an der Alten Försterei is much needed following the departures of defenders Danilho Doekhi and Diego Leite as their contracts came to an end.
He is Union's sixth signing of the summer after Michel Aebischer, Stanley Nsoki, Marvin Friedrich, Zeno van den Bosch and Emmanuel Latte Lath. New head coach Mauro Lustrinelli's reign started with a 4-2 DFB Cup first round win over Eintracht Braunschweig last weekend, while Uduokhai and his teammates will kick off their Bundesliga campaign against Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday (3.30pm CEST).
