SV Werder Bremen and primary sponsor MATTHÄI have agreed an early extension to their long-term contract, which will see the construction services provider continue to work with the club until 2029. The existing agreement was valid until 2026.
SV Werder Bremen and primary sponsor MATTHÄI have agreed an early extension to their long-term contract, which will see the construction services provider continue to work with the club until 2029. The existing agreement was valid until 2026.
MATTHÄI has been involved with SVW since 2019 - initially, the Verden-based firm was a TEAM11 partner, sponsor and sleeve partner of the Werder Football School and the club’s official CSR partner. MATTHÄI has since supported a number of the club’s social projects and activities. In 2022, the company became a TOP partner and SPIELRAUM designer in Verden, working with the Green-Whites to provide sporting opportunities to youngsters from all backgrounds. MATTHÄI has been Werder’s primary sponsor since 2023.
Katharina Breves, speaking on behalf of the MATTHÄI management board, sees the early extension of the contract as an positive sign: “We are delighted not only to have gained brand visibility with Werder Bremen, but also to have established a strong partnership for a wide range of projects. It is for that reason that we were eager to extend the contract early.” Breves is also very positive about the progress made during MATTHÄI’s first season as SVW’s primary sponsor. “It is remarkable how much our shared values and social aims shine through in this partnership. We have built a solid foundation for the future in a short space of time,” added Breves.
“We have enjoyed a very trusting partnership with MATTHÄI for a while now. As a local company, having them as our main and shirt sponsor is a perfect fit for Werder. That’s why I’m so happy that we’ve already agreed a long-term extension to our deal,” said Klaus Filbry, the club's CEO. “MATTHÄI and Werder share the same core values of supporting our region, working sustainably and taking responsibility for our employees. In addition, at a time when there is a shortage of skilled labour and employee retention is increasingly important, MATTHÄI has broken new ground, and their sponsorship contributes brilliantly to achieving those goals.”
The partnership between Werder and MATTHÄI was made possible by the club's marketing partner, Infront. Marco Sautner, managing director at Infront Germany, said of the deal: “The early extension of MATTHÄI's contract is a strong commitment by the company to SV Werder Bremen and highlights the mutual trust and successful partnership between both parties. The partnership is a prime example of a successful and sustainable sponsorship strategy which is beneficial for both sides and further advances the club’s development. We look forward to continuing our successful journey with MATTHÄI and Werder Bremen over the coming years.”
With more than 3,000 employees at more than 70 locations, the MATTHÄI group is one of the largest construction companies in northern Germany and has achieved success across all areas of construction. MATTHÄI contributes its versatility and sense of scope to its partnership with Werder. The club's primary and kit sponsor is renowned for excellent construction and engineering services, and builds high-performance infrastructure that will serve people for generations to come.
MATTHÄI’s commitment to sustainability is reflected in everything the company does, with the group putting people at the forefront of all of its operations. This has contributed to the group’s continuing internal cohesion. Their message to their employees is simple: “You are one of us.” The unifying message behind that mantra is clear: no matter how good you are as an individual, we achieve success by working as a team.
