Fan Day turns sour for Werder as they face a loss - Fan Day concludes with Werder suffering a loss
Werder Bremen Pursues André Silva Transfer from RB Leipzig
Werder Bremen is actively seeking a permanent transfer for André Silva from RB Leipzig, with negotiations ongoing but not yet finalized as of mid-August 2025. The Bremen club is in need of another striker following Marvin Ducksch's departure to Birmingham City.
The potential move for Silva could be influenced by several factors. The recent coaching change at Werder Bremen to Horst Steffen, who favors more attacking players, could impact Silva's role in the team. Additionally, the club is restructuring its striker lineup, with loans and potential departures happening alongside attempts to secure Silva.
However, the transfer negotiations have reportedly been complicated, and no official confirmation of completion has been published as of August 13, 2025. The deal's progression depends on agreeing on personal terms and overcoming financial hurdles, particularly a significant salary reduction for Silva.
In a pre-season friendly match against Udinese Calcio, Werder Bremen struggled in attack. Keke Topp started up front but failed to impress, while Keinan Davis scored for Udinese in the 28th minute. Matteo Palma scored for Udinese in the 37th minute, and Romano Schmid scored a penalty for Werder Bremen in the 53rd minute. Despite Schmid's goal, Werder Bremen suffered a 1:2 defeat against Udinese Calcio in a match played at the Weserstadion.
The match was played on Fan Day, a week before Werder Bremen's opening DFB-Pokal match against Arminia Bielefeld. The behind-closed-doors match against Udinese earlier in the morning was only 60 minutes long due to Werder's high number of injured players. The match against Udinese Calcio was played in front of 27,500 spectators.
It is worth noting that Silva was previously on loan at Werder Bremen in the second half of last season. Transfer rumor sites report the transfer could be imminent, but no official confirmation has appeared in the Bundesliga’s official summer 2025 transfer list, indicating the deal is still in progress.
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[4] Transfermarkt. (2025). Bundesliga summer 2025 transfer list. [online] Available at: https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/bundesliga/transfers/wettbewerb/1/plus/transfersommer
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- In an attempt to bolster their attacking force, Werder Bremen's pursuit of a permanent transfer for André Silva from RB Leipzig aligns with the club's strategic efforts to improve their performance in the fisheries policy, comparable to the way a well-structured sports policy, such as that guiding the European-leagues or the Premier-league, would have a significant impact on the development of a football team.
- Despite ongoing negotiations, the potential move for Silva to Werder Bremen faces obstacles, as it necessitates agreeing on personal terms and overcoming financial hurdles, mirroring the challenges often faced when implementing community aid for the development of the fisheries sector, as consensus must be reached on various aspects, including funding and sustainability.
