Union Berlin is bringing former club favorite Steffen Baumgart back as coach to take over from the fired Bo Svensson after its lackluster start to the Bundesliga season.

Union Berlin have appointed Steffen Baumgart to become their new manager, the Bundesliga club said on Monday, after the German capital side parted ways with Bo Svensson last week.

Union Berlin has appointed Steffen Baumgart as the new manager following the departure of Bo Svensson. Baumgart, who once played for Union, returns to the Bundesliga after managing FC Koln. He aims to rejuvenate the team as they are currently positioned 12th in the league after a challenging period.

Steffen Baumgart has been appointed as Bo Svensson's replacement at Union Berlin, who are 12th in the Bundesliga and winless in eight games.

Steffen Baumgart has been appointed coach of struggling Bundesliga club Union Berlin, where he spent two years of his playing career. Union said on Monday that Baumgart succeeds Bo Svensson who had to go on Friday after the team failed to register a victory in nine games across all competitions and has slipped to 12th in the Bundesliga.