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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Mark Walker

I won eight-in-a-row at Celtic - I'm now set to become Union Berlin's first Scot

Oliver Burke is set to become the first Scot to play for Union Berlin after completing a medical to make a shock switch in the Bundesliga.

The Werder Bremen striker was offered contract extensions twice by the club this month after netting three goals in his last three games.

But he turned them down and has agreed to sign for Union Berlin at the end of the season.


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The 28-year-old Scotland international, who won the last of his 13 caps five years ago, underwent a medical in the German capital this week and has agreed to make the surprise move.

Union have had a disappointing season and are in mid-table in the German top flight, after qualifying for the Champions League the previous campaign.

They have never had a Scot in their side, although they do have former Celtic defender Josip Juranovic in their ranks.

Burke was once the most expensive Scottish player ever when he first exploded on the scene with Nottingham Forest and won a £13 million move to RB Leipzig in 2016. He also spent a six month loan at Celtic in 2019.

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