Werder Bremen face a significant obstacle in their attempt to sign Cameron Puertas permanently after Al Qadsiah reportedly set a €10 million price tag for the midfielder. The Saudi Pro League side’s valuation threatens to price the Bundesliga club out of a deal, particularly after Bremen allowed the player’s purchase option to expire earlier in the summer.
The Financial Barrier
Puertas joined Bremen on loan from the Saudi club last season and established himself as a regular in the midfield. The Costa Rican international’s performances prompted the German side to explore a permanent arrangement. However, according to reports, Al Qadsiah have indicated they will demand €10 million for the 25-year-old, a figure that appears beyond Bremen’s current budget.
The situation is complicated by the club’s earlier decision to let the purchase clause lapse. With the player’s contract set to expire next summer, Bremen might have hoped to negotiate a reduced fee. Instead, the Saudi club are holding firm on their valuation, aware that interest from elsewhere could trigger a bidding war.
Growing Competition
Several clubs from the Premier League and other Bundesliga teams have reportedly made enquiries about Puertas’s availability. This external interest strengthens Al Qadsiah’s negotiating position and provides the player with alternative options should Bremen prove unable to meet the asking price.
While Puertas apparently favours remaining in Germany with Bremen, he is understood to be open to considering other proposals if the two clubs cannot reach a compromise. This leaves Bremen in a race against time to structure a financially viable offer before rival suitors advance their interest.
What Happens Next
The coming weeks will prove decisive in determining the midfielder’s future. Bremen must either negotiate the fee downward, propose a loan-to-buy arrangement, or risk losing Puertas to competitors with greater spending power. With the player’s contract entering its final year, Al Qadsiah may eventually lower demands to avoid losing him for nothing in 12 months, but for now, the €10 million valuation stands as a significant barrier to any return to the Weser-Stadion.