Gladbach loses a key player: Marvin Friedrich returns to Union Berlin. The defender signed a contract with the Irons until 2028. Friedrich was in Gladbach since 2019 and played 90 games. In the last season, he only played five games. Friedrich: 'I must be honest, I don't want to talk much about my past. I'm glad I'm now back at Union and my contract with Gladbach has expired.'
Friedrich's time at Gladbach
Friedrich was in Gladbach since 2019 and played 90 games. In the last season, he only played five games. Friedrich: 'As we all know, Gladbach was not the best time of my career. But that's part of football. It's not always going up. I've put that behind me and closed it.'
Friedrich's return to Union
At Union, Friedrich now wants to reconnect with old times. Friedrich: 'The talks were already going on for a while. I'm glad it worked out in the summer. I told my agent at the time that I would be very interested in going back to Union if the opportunity arose. When I then heard that Union was interested, I immediately signaled that I would like to do it.'
Zingler on Friedrich
Union President Dirk Zingler: 'With Marvin, we know exactly what we have. We know what he can do, and we also know what he can't do. With him, we're bringing a seasoned professional into our squad.'
The future
Friedrich: 'I came here to play again. I know I have to work hard to earn my place and I won't get anything for free. But I'm ready for that.'
Gladbach is currently 12th in the Bundesliga with 38 points. The team has 9 wins, 11 draws, and 14 losses in the last season. The latest loss was the 4:0 loss to 1899 Hoffenheim on May 16, 2026. The team is currently on a 3-game winning streak.
