Union Berlin have brought in E. Latte Lath on a season-long loan from Atlanta United, with the club betting on a striker who has already delivered across several leagues. Horst Heldt said he fits the attacking profile Union wanted and should integrate quickly.
Latte Lath's scoring record
The case for the move is built on output. Latte Lath scored 29 goals in 67 competitive matches for Middlesbrough, including 16 in his debut league season. He also finished with 15 goal contributions in 48 appearances for Atlanta United, so this is not a punt on a player without a recent record.
Heldt described him as a forward who has worked his way up step by step and proven his quality in different countries. He added that Latte Lath's pace, mentality and eye for goal make him a fit for the role Union were looking to fill in attack.
Union's next step
Latte Lath could make his Bundesliga debut on 29 August when Union begin their eighth consecutive top-flight season at home to Eintracht Frankfurt. For Union, the logic is plain enough. They finished 11th in 2025 and have gone for a striker whose numbers at Middlesbrough and Atlanta suggest he can add something straight away.
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