1. FC Union Berlin: Janik Haberer signs until 2026

New signing for Union Berlin

1. FC Union Berlin have signed midfielder Janik Haberer from SC Freiburg on a four-year contract until 2026, the Bundesliga club announced on Wednesday.

The 29-year-old, who has been capped twice by Germany, has made 15 appearances in all competitions for Freiburg this season, scoring two goals.

Haberer: "I am very happy to be here"

Haberer said he was "very happy" to be joining Union Berlin.

"I have always followed the club closely and I am very impressed with what they have achieved in recent years," he said.

"I am convinced that I can help the team to continue to be successful and I am looking forward to playing in front of the fans at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei."

Union Berlin sporting director Ruhnert: "Haberer is a great addition"

Union Berlin sporting director Oliver Ruhnert said Haberer was a "great addition" to the squad.

"He is a very experienced player who has played at the highest level," said Ruhnert.

"He is a versatile midfielder who can play in a number of positions and he will bring a lot of quality to our team."

Haberer is Union Berlin's second signing of the January transfer window, following the arrival of defender Josip Juranovic from Celtic.

Union Berlin are currently fifth in the Bundesliga table, one point behind fourth-placed Eintracht Frankfurt.