I'm set to be Union Berlin's first Scot, won eight-in-a-row at Celtic
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The 28-year-old Scotland international, who won the last of his 13 caps five years ago, underwent a medical in the German capital this week and has agreed to make the surprise move.
Union have had a disappointing season and are in mid-table in the German top flight, after qualifying for the Champions League the previous campaign.
They have never had a Scot in their side, although they do have former Celtic defender Josip Juranovic in their ranks.
Burke was once the most expensive Scottish player ever when he first exploded on the scene with Nottingham Forest and won a £13 million move to RB Leipzig in 2016. He also spent a six month loan at Celtic in 2019.
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