Werder Bremen surprises with a new commitment: Horst Steffen Neuer Trainer!

Werder Bremen surprises with a new commitment: Horst Steffen Neuer Trainer!

Bremen, Deutschland - SV Werder Bremen has taken a new course today and hired Horst Steffen as head coach. He follows Ole Werner, who decided against an extension of the contract and was released with the board after tensions. Managing Director of professional football, Clemens Fritz, praised Steffen's expertise and personality. The obligation was officially announced on Thursday.

Steffen brings an impressive record to the Weser Stadium. After seven successful years at SV Elversberg, he managed to lead the team to third place in the second division this season. The Elversberger prevented only one narrow defeat in the play-off against Heidenheim on the Bundesliga promotion. For his achievements, the contact of Werder Bremen by Steffen was regarded as recognition of his work.

Development of the coaching team

The coaching landscape at Werder Bremen is also in transition. In addition to Steffen, his assistant coach Patrick Kohlmann, Hannes Drews and Tom Cichon were also released. Nevertheless, goalkeeper coach Christian Vander and athletic trainer Günther Stoxreiter remain in their positions. It is still unclear who will support Steffen at his side. Raphael Duarte, 28 years old, is currently very popular for the Co-Trainer position. Duarte previously worked at SV Elversberg and was able to celebrate a third division championship title together with Steffen.

Another possible assistant coach is Christian Schulz, who is currently training the Hannover 96 U17. The 42-year-old has a UEFA A license and was already part of the Werder Bremen team in 2004, which the double. He is currently working on his football teacher license, which is not in the way of his possible obligation. Talks with other candidates are already running behind the scenes and a decision about the co-trainer position is expected in the coming days.

look into the future

The new challenge in Bremen begins for Steffen with a contract until 2028. Details about the contract content have not yet been published, but Elversberg is expected to receive compensation between 300,000 and 350,000 euros. Werder Bremen completed the last Bundesliga season in eighth place and hopes to play from above with Steffen at the top with Steffen in the coming season.

We are excited to see how the situation will develop around the co-trainer position and hope for a breath of fresh air for the green and white colors in the coming season. Stay tuned for further updates! Yahoo Sports have already given the first exciting insights.