1. FC Union Berlin has the option to permanently sign Woo-Yeong Jeong, who is currently on loan, during the summer for a single-digit million euro amount. 'Bild' reported that the purchase option for the VfB Stuttgart loan ranges between six and seven million euros. However, it is suggested that Union manager Horst Heldt might attempt to negotiate the price further down. The South Korean player transferred from Freiburg to VfB Stuttgart in the summer of 2023, but mostly served as a backup player under Sebastian Hoeneß. At Union Berlin, Bo Svensson places more trust in the 25-year-old, who started in eight of his eleven Bundesliga games and scored two goals. Jeong remains under contract with Stuttgart until 2026.

Woo-Yeong Jeong joins 1. FC Union Berlin on a one-year loan from VfB Stuttgart. Stuttgart's Sporting Director Fabian Wohlgemuth mentioned that the transfer is the best option for Jeong to get regular playing time. Union Berlin's Football Manager Horst Heldt commended Jeong's versatility and technical skills, and expressed excitement about the contribution Jeong will bring to the team's attack. Jeong is looking forward to the challenge and considers Union Berlin a great opportunity to continue developing in the Bundesliga.

The 1. FC Union Berlin has officially completed the transfer of Woo-Yeong Jeong from VfB Stuttgart. Initially, kicker exclusively reported on the transfer. The Eisernen are loaning the South Korean for one year until June 2025. It was not communicated whether there is a purchase option afterward. The 24-year-old Jeong is versatile, able to play as a second striker or on the wings.

According to kicker information, 1. FC Union Berlin is interested in Woo-yeong Jeong from league rivals VfB Stuttgart. The two clubs are currently in negotiations. The 24-year-old was not even in the Swabians' squad for the Bundesliga opener in Freiburg (1-3). Jeong is versatile, able to play as a kind of second striker in a two-striker formation, but can also operate on the wings.