News Focus
- Clemens Fritz retains his position as Werder Bremen’s managing director for sport following a vote of confidence from the supervisory board.
- The Bundesliga club endured a challenging 2025/26 season, finishing 15th and narrowly avoiding relegation.
- The board admitted to mistakes in transfer strategy and the appointment of former coach Horst Steffen.
- Fritz is credited with securing Daniel Thioune as head coach, who stabilised the team and ensured top-flight survival.
- The club now demands stable development, attacking flair, and clear improvement in the upcoming campaign.
Werder Bremen have announced that Clemens Fritz will continue in his role as the club’s managing director for sport. The Bundesliga side confirmed on Sunday that their supervisory board has offered full support to the sporting chief.
The decision follows a difficult 2025/26 campaign where the Green-Whites finished in 15th place. The club faced a serious relegation scare before securing their status in Germany’s top division.
In a statement, the supervisory board accepted that errors were made throughout the season. They admitted that the appointment of head coach Horst Steffen last summer failed to produce the desired results. The board also acknowledged poor judgement in their transfer policy and general planning.
However, they praised Fritz for recognising these problems and taking quick action to fix them. They highlighted his professional handling of the situation in bringing Daniel Thioune to the club. Thioune successfully steadied the ship and guided the team to safety.
Looking ahead, the club expects significant improvement next term. They want to see stable progress, greater consistency, and a sharper attack. The board also wants a squad that displays energy, passion, and an attractive style of play.
Specific targets for the new season will be decided once the club completes its squad planning. The board expressed strong belief that Fritz is the right person to lead this rebuild and put the club back on the right path.