Union Berlin bring in Emmanuel Latte Lath to add firepower up front

Union Berlin have strengthened their attack by signing Ivory Coast international Emmanuel Latte Lath on a season-long loan from Atlanta United FC.

The German club confirmed the move on its official website as it continues its summer transfer business ahead of the new season. Latte Lath, 27, has been brought in to provide greater strength and variety in the final third, with Union Berlin looking to add another attacking option to their squad.

The centre-forward arrives with experience of several different football environments. Before moving to Major League Soccer with Atlanta United FC, Latte Lath played in European football, including spells in Italy, Switzerland and England. His career across those leagues has given him a broad range of experience, which Union Berlin believe can benefit the team immediately.

Latte Lath’s arrival is intended to increase the competition and depth within the club’s attacking department. Union Berlin’s leadership are expecting his pace, physical power and finishing ability to give the side more impact in the final 30 metres of the pitch.

Those qualities are also expected to provide new solutions for the team known as the “Iron Ones”. The club see the Ivorian forward as a player capable of adding a different profile to their attack, particularly through his ability to combine speed and strength with a clear eye for goal.

Although he has spent much of his club career in Europe and MLS, Latte Lath also has international experience with the Ivory Coast national team. That background adds another dimension to his profile as he prepares to begin a new chapter in Germany.

His current market value is estimated at €10m by Transfermarkt, a figure that reflects the standing he has built as an established attacking player. Union Berlin will hope that his experience and qualities translate quickly into performances for the club during the season ahead.

The loan represents the latest step in a career that has taken Latte Lath through three European countries before his move to the United States. Now, at the age of 27, he joins Union Berlin with the expectation of playing an important role in their offensive plans.

The club’s decision to recruit him underlines its focus on reinforcing the forward line before the campaign begins. With his arrival confirmed, Union Berlin have added an experienced international striker whose pace, power and goalscoring instincts are expected to strengthen their options in attack.