Werder Bremen separates from coach Ole Werner - successor in sight!

Werder Bremen separates from coach Ole Werner - successor in sight!

Bremen, Deutschland - Werder Bremen separated from chief coach Ole Werner with immediate effect. This decision was made after a crisis meeting on Monday evening and officially announced on Tuesday. The association did not respond to Werner's announcement, not to extend his contract, which runs until June 2026. This turn came for many fans, although it was considered not surprisingly, with a certain disappointment.

Werner has been a coach of SV Werder Bremen since November 2021 and ensured a visible improvement in the club. Under his leadership, the return to the Bundesliga succeeded after half a year, and the team secured table positions eight and nine in the following years. Nevertheless, there were different views between Werner and the club regarding the management and sporting ambitions, which recently led to increased pressure on the club.

search for a successor

After the separation from Werner, Werder Bremen is now officially looking for a successor. The focus is on Horst Steffen, who failed with SV Elversberg in the relegation on the Bundesliga promotion. On Tuesday, after the lost relegation, Steffen did not comment on his future, which fueled speculation about his possible obligation. Football managing director Clemens Fritz regretted Werner's decision and announced an analysis of the situation. The association would like to present a new trainer promptly in order not to hinder the planning for the 2025/26 season.

In the past few weeks, SV Werder Bremen has had talks with several other possible candidates, including Lukas Kwasniok, most recently at SC Paderborn, and Marco Rose, who was most recently trainer at RB Leipzig.

outlook and goals

Returning to an international competition is a central goal of the club and fans. While the association is preparing for the coming season, the question remains unanswered who will continue the team under the current circumstances. The decision to separate from Werner could prove to be a turning point in the club's history, especially if the new coach can bring a breath of fresh air to squad planning and sporting ambitions.

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