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Union Berlin Captain Christopher Trimmel Signs One-Year Extension at 60th Anniversary Event

The 38-year-old captain underscores continuity, prioritizing survival, pursuing a coaching license.

Overview

  • Trimmel signed a new one-year deal live on stage before roughly 4,000 members during Union’s 60th anniversary, committing to a 13th season.
  • He declined to set a retirement date, continues work on a trainer license, and left open playing beyond the deal depending on fitness and club needs, including a potential season at the Olympiastadion.
  • The captain has 378 competitive appearances, placing him 43 short of Lutz “Meter” Hendel’s club record of 421.
  • Fans elected him to Union’s Legends XI, and head coach Steffen Baumgart praised his ongoing presence and leadership.
  • He stressed securing Bundesliga survival over talk of Europe and joked about briefly misplacing the signed contract during the ceremony.