1. FC Union Berlin have used the buy-back option to take Julius Kade back from Dynamo Dresden. The 22-year-old will return to the Stadion An der Alten Försterei after a successful year where he helped Dresden secure promotion back to the 2.Bundesliga.

"Julius has developed excellently in Dresden and appeared in 30 of 38 possible 3.Liga matches. He achieved promotion with an ambitious club who have clear targets and contributed with his performances. Now he has the chance to put himself forward for the Bundesliga in our squad," said Oliver Ruhnert, 1. FC Union Berlin's Managing Director for Professional Football.