From Bremen to Leipzig: Werner Swaps Benches in Big-Money Move
Fritz removes Werner from Werder's payroll.
Ole Werner bags a plum gig with ambitious outfit RB Leipzig, while Werder pockets a hefty transfer fee. Werder's sporting director breaks down the drawn-out deal's complexities.
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A relieved Werder managing director, Clemens Fritz, welcomes the closure of the deal. "Ultimately, it's a win-win scenario for all parties involved," he announces on our site, wishing Werner every success in his new role.
"All parties are overjoyed that we've struck a fair deal," says Fritz, pinpointing the numerous stakeholders as the cause for the transfer's delayed finalization.
Apart from Werder, Leipzig, and Werner, his coaching team featuring Patrick Kohlmann and Tom Cichon, and a number of agents, needed to sign off on the agreement. "Delays like these can happen, particularly during the festive period," Fritz explains.
Werder Bankrolls its Future with Werner Transfer Fees
The deal opens up avenues for Werder to look ahead confidently. "We now have clarity and can concentrate on crucial matters," Fritz comments, also hinting at squad planning ahead of the next season.
He stresses, "Of course, the transfer fee boosts our finances, and cost savings mean we can shrewdly allocate these resources." However, Fritz is tight-lipped about the transfer fee's exact figure, with rumors pointing to an approximate 1.5 million euros. Bonuses might potentially enhance the total amount.
Though the precise total including bonuses hasn't been specified, the revealed initial transfer fee hovers around 1.5 million euros. The club's leadership vows to exercise prudence when spending the gained funds. "It's not as if we'd rush to spend the money right away," says Fritz. Instead, the management will exercise caution, "ensuring we don't take unnecessary risks."
"Win-win Situation": Clemens Fritz on Werner's Move to Leipzig
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In brief:- Base transfer fee: Approximately 1.5 to 2 million euros- Potential bonus payments might push the total beyond this amount
- With the transfer of Ole Werner to RB Leipzig, it seems that SV Werder Bremen's success in European leagues just got a bit closer, as the football club is set to invest the funds in future sports endeavors.
- Amidst the triumphant transfer of Ole Werner to the European-league ambitious RB Leipzig, SV Werder Bremen has now set its sights on a potent future in football sports.
