Union Berlin signs Ivorian striker Emmanuel Latte Lath on loan from Atlanta United

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Union Berlin have completed a season‑long loan for Ivorian forward Emmanuel Latte Lath from MLS side Atlanta United for the 2026‑27 campaign. The deal includes an option for Union to purchase the player outright, with the German club taking on his full salary, reported at about €2.8 million per year.

Latte Lath, 27, joined Atlanta United in 2025 after a spell at Middlesbrough and a record‑breaking $22 million transfer fee for the MLS club. He recorded 11 goals and four assists in 48 matches for Atlanta, which currently sits at the bottom of the MLS table. Union Berlin, seeking a consistent Bundesliga scorer, announced the signing as their first offensive acquisition under new coach Mauro Lustrinelli.

Atlanta United’s chief soccer officer Chris Henderson said, “After discussions with Manu, we felt this move was the right opportunity for everyone involved.” Union’s sporting director Horst Heldt added that Latte Lath’s speed, robustness and reaction to second balls fit the club’s profile.

Entities: Atlanta United · Chris Henderson · Emmanuel Latte Lath · Horst Heldt · Mauro Lustrinelli · Union Berlin

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Latte Lath’s market value is about €10 million. (club report)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Latte Lath earns approximately €2.8 million per year. (Transfermarkt report)
[● 2 SOURCES] Manager Horst Heldt said Emmanuel has proven his quality at a high level. (press release quote)
[● 2 SOURCES] Latte Lath will join Union Berlin’s training camp in Austria on Monday. (club schedule)
[● 3 SOURCES] Latte Lath previously played for Atalanta, St. Gallen, Middlesbrough and Atlanta United. (career summary)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The loan includes an option for Union Berlin to purchase Latte Lath permanently after the season. (club announcement)
[● 3 SOURCES] Union Berlin signed Emmanuel Latte Lath on loan from Atlanta United for the 2026/27 season. (official club announcement)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Union Berlin will assume Latte Lath’s full salary during the loan. (transfer report)