New favourite to take over as Union Berlin coach emerges

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·18 May 2026

New favourite to take over as Union Berlin coach emerges

After a successful end to the season as interim coach of 1. FC Union Berlin’s men’s team, Marie-Louise Eta will take charge of the club’s women’s team next season.

This leaves the men’s side in need of a new head coach, and it appears the club bosses have found their preferred candidate.

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According to Bild, FC Thun coach Mauro Lustrinelli has emerged as the front-runner for the job.

The German tabloid reports that Union are already in talks with the 50-year-old and are currently in pole position to secure his signature ahead of other interested clubs.

However, in order to appoint Lustrinelli, Union would also need to reach an agreement with FC Thun, where he's under contract until 2028.

Lustrinelli notably led FC Thun to their first Swiss championship in the 2025/26 season.