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Isco ‘travels to Germany to join Union Berlin on a FREE transfer until June 2024’ as the Spanish midfielder finds a new home a month after his acrimonious departure from Sevilla, who insisted he ‘did not meet the club’s expectations’ ‘ after joining last August
Isco, a Sevilla outcast turned free agent, has traveled to Germany to complete his deadline-day transfer to Union Berlin, according to reports.
The former Real Madrid star is set to sign a short-term contract until 2024, with the option to extend the deal for one more season.
Isco and Sevilla mutually agreed to terminate his contract in December after the Spaniard fell out of favor with head coach Jorge Sampaoli, who insisted he “did not meet the club’s expectations”.
Former Sevilla star Isco will join Bundesliga side Union Berlin on a free transfer until June 2024
The midfielder managed just one goal and three assists in his 19 appearances for Sevilla since joining from Los Blancos last August.
He dropped the La Liga champion on free in the summer after using up the remaining months of his long-term contract at the Bernabeu.
According to sky sportsIsco is now set for a fresh start at Union Berlin in the Bundesliga, with a mandatory medical check due to take place on deadline day.
Union Berlin manager Urs Fischer is mounting a title challenge against champions Bayern Munich
The high-flying German side have enjoyed an exceptional start to the campaign, moving within one point of league leaders Bayern Munich, who have won the last 10 Bundesliga titles.
Head coach Urs Fischer hopes the addition of Isco will help his team cement its position in the top four, or better yet, secure a title upset this summer.
By signing Isco, Fischer has attracted a serial winner to his team in Berlin, with the playmaker scoring five Champions League titles, three LaLiga crowns and four Club World Cup trophies during his time at the Bernabeu.
Isco won five Champions, three Leagues and four Club World Cups with Real Madrid