Oliver Ruhnert has ruled out Max Kruse’s return to 1. FC Union Berlin, but not for economic reasons. “Why I wouldn’t bring him back is not for economic reasons, but I always think when a player has left us, then I think the appeal is no longer the same. And that would be unwise for both sides,” said the leader’s manager the Bundesliga of the German Press Agency.
Ruhnert described the engagement of the eccentric offensive player with the Irons from the summer of 2020 until the noisy departure to VfL Wolfsburg at the beginning of the year as very successful. “Max Kruse helped us a lot here. He played a huge part in certain successes,” emphasized the 50-year-old. Kruse “exceeded” Union expectations.
At VfL Wolfsburg, Kruse is no longer considered for disciplinary reasons. The ex-national player is expected to change during the winter break. He may be drawn to the US because his son lives there and he has spoken of praise for the country in the past.
In the middle of last season, the 34-year-old was transferred to Wolfsburg for five million euros. Half a year before the contract expired, this was good business for Union, Ruhnert emphasized.
Ruhnert on the Union homepage of the Eulenspiegel publishing house on the Ruhnert book
