Former Real Madrid star Isco set for shock transfer to high-flying Bundesliga side Union Berlin
FORMER Real Madrid forward Isco is reportedly set to join Bundesliga side Union Berlin on a free transfer.
The Spaniard, 30, left the Spanish champions last summer after nearly a decade at the Bernabeu.
GettyIsco saw his Sevilla contract terminated last month[/caption]
He penned a two-year with fellow LaLiga outfit Sevilla ahead of the 2022/23 season.
But after just four months, both parties mutually agreed to terminate the contract with Isco having registered just one goal and three assists in 19 games.
Now high-flying Union Berlin are set to snap him up on a free as they look to build on their superb start to the campaign.
Sky Deutschland journalist Florian Plettenberg revealed on Monday that a deal was complete for Isco to move to the German capital on an 18-month deal with the option of a further year.
Speaking on social media, he said: “DONE DEAL! Isco will join @fcunion as revealed.
“Been told he will sign a contract until 2024+1. Medical tomorrow! It’s unbelievable but true: Isco will join UNION!”
On Monday night, he then added: “He has just landed in Berlin a few seconds ago ”.
Union Berlin sit second in the German top flight, just one point behind league leaders Bayern Munich.
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And manager Urs Fischer will be hoping Isco can push them on even further as they head into the second half of their season.
The ex-Real Madrid man contributed 53 goals and 57 assists in 353 games for the 14-time European champions.
He won three LaLiga titles and five Champions Leagues with the club.
And Isco has also racked up 38 caps for the Spain national team, scoring 12 goals.
