Following Werner's departure, Werder Bremen has appointed a new coach.
Werder Bremen appoints Horst Steffen as new head coach
Following the termination of Ole Werner, Bundesliga club Werder Bremen has announced the appointment of Horst Steffen as their new coach. Steffen, an accomplished coach with a proven record at SV Elversberg, officially took over on Thursday.
Details regarding the terms of Steffen's release from Elversberg have been kept confidential by both parties. Steffen was on the brink of leading Elversberg to the Bundesliga before falling short in the relegation playoffs against 1. FC Heidenheim.
Steffen, 56, is renowned for his knack for revitalizing teams and nurturing young talent. His impressive two-year stint at Elversberg saw the small-town club move from the Regionalliga Southwest to the 2. Bundesliga.
In a career spanning several German clubs, Steffen has demonstrated his ability to manage diverse rosters. His win rates vary from around 44% with MSV Duisburg II and 43% with Stuttgarter Kickers to nearly 58% at Elversberg, making him a compelling choice for Werder Bremen.
The White-Greens have signed Steffen to a contract set to run until 2028, suggesting a long-term commitment to fresh leadership as they aim for Bundesliga progress.
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Over the years, Steffen has built his reputation in the lower tiers of German football, notably with SV Elversberg, where he managed 256 games and achieved a strong win rate of approximately 58%.
His extensive experience in managing various clubs and his notable success at Elversberg make Steffen an ideal fit for the challenges ahead at Werder Bremen.
Despite his past success with SV Elversberg in the lower tiers of German football, particularly in European-leagues where he had a strong win rate of approximately 58%, Horst Steffen will now coach football in a higher league, as he takes on the head coach role at Bundesliga club Werder Bremen. With a contract set to run until 2028, Steffen's new position marks an opportunity for him to showcase his skills in one of Europe's top sports leagues.
