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- Union Berlin are in advanced talks to sign Eray Cömert from Valencia CF.
- The Swiss defender will join on a free transfer when his La Liga contract expires this summer.
- The Bundesliga club must replace Danilho Doekhi and Diogo Leite, who are leaving on free transfers.
- Cömert has made 18 appearances and scored two goals for Valencia this season.
Union Berlin are preparing for a major overhaul of their defence this summer. Two current centre-backs, Danilho Doekhi and Diogo Leite, will depart when their contracts expire. The Bundesliga side must find new players for the back line.
According to reports from Bild and Radio Marca, the German club are close to signing Swiss international Eray Cömert. The defender has spent three and a half years with Valencia. His deal ends at the close of this season. This means Union can sign him without paying a transfer fee.
Cömert has played 18 matches for the Spanish side during this campaign. He has also scored two goals. The Swiss star would bring solid experience to the Berlin club’s defence.
This move follows news that Union have already agreed terms with Marvin Friedrich. The player will join from Borussia Mönchengladbach. These signings show the club’s clear plan to strengthen their squad before the new season starts.