Shortly before the final game of the season, a key player has committed his future to the club. As managing director for sport Clemens Fritz confirmed on Friday morning, Mitchell Weiser has extended his contract with SV Werder Bremen, which was due to expire this summer.
“We held extensive talks with Mitchell and are very happy that he wants to continue on this journey with us. With his value as a player and his experience, he is an important pillar in our squad, and fully believes that he can achieve his ambitions as a player with Werder,” explained Fritz.
Head coach Ole Werner is also delighted to be keeping the 30-year-old on board: “With his incredible skillset and the quality he gives us on the right-hand side, Mitch is one of our key players. Since he joined us in the second division, he has had a real positive influence on our game, particularly in attack with his goals and assists.”
The full-back is full of optimism as he looks ahead to the coming years: “My family and I feel right at home here in Bremen and at the club. I see a lot of things heading in the right direction and so have decided to continue down this path that we’re on.”
Mitchell Weiser initially joined Werder Bremen on loan from Bayer Leverkusen in August 2021, but made his move permanent ahead of the 2022/23 season. Weiser has played 86 competitive games for the Green-Whites, scoring nine goals and providing 20 assists. The U21 European Champion is set to make his 200th Bundesliga appearance on the final matchday against VfL Bochum
