Lustrinelli departs Swiss champions Thun to become Union Berlin manager

The 50-year-old Swiss replaces Marie-Louise Eta, who had been serving as interim head coach since April following Steffen Baumgart's departure and became the first woman to manage a men's Bundesliga team.

Lustrinelli, a former Switzerland international, took the helm at Thun in 2022 and led them to the second division title and promotion in 2025 before winning the Swiss league championship this season.

“Mauro has demonstrated in recent years how he can shape and develop teams. Winning the championship with a promoted side highlights his technical expertise, as well as his ability to lead and motivate a group,” said Union's sporting director Horst Heldt in a statement on Thursday.

“We firmly believe we have identified the ideal coach for the role and are eager to collaborate.”

Union finished the Bundesliga campaign in 11th place and will be absent from European competition next season.