Preparing for training in Bremen, asserts Steffen
SV Werder Bremen has announced Horst Steffen as their new head coach, following the departure of Ole Werner, who declined to extend his contract. Steffen, currently coach of SV Elversberg in the second division, is set to be presented at the Weser on Thursday, according to reports.
Having guided Elversberg from the Regionalliga Südwest to the 2. Bundesliga and missing promotion to the Bundesliga by a narrow margin in the recent relegation playoffs, Steffen is expected to bring his expertise to Bremen as they aim to improve their performance following an 8th place finish in the Bundesliga last season.
There have been reports suggesting that a low six-figure sum is being discussed as compensation for the premature termination of Steffen's contract with Elversberg, which was due to expire in 2026. Steffen declined to comment on his future with Elversberg on Monday evening.
Lukas Kwasniok was initially mentioned as a potential successor to Werner, but he has reportedly been rejected by Bremen. Kwasniok, who left SC Paderborn this spring after four years, has been linked with several clubs.
[1] Ole Werner parts ways with SV Werder Bremen after declining to extend his contract.[2] Horst Steffen agreed to become head coach of SV Werder Bremen, according to reports.[3] Horst Steffen led SV Elversberg to the 2. Bundesliga and narrowly missed promotion to the Bundesliga.[4] Bremen to discuss transfer fee for Horst Steffen as he is still contracted to SV Elversberg until 2026.
[1] Having guided SV Elversberg to the 2. Bundesliga and nearly securing promotion to the Bundesliga, Horst Steffen is expected to bring his expertise to European football leagues, as he has agreed to become the new head coach of SV Werder Bremen, following Ole Werner's departure.
[2] As a result of Ole Werner's decision to decline extending his contract, SV Werder Bremen will focus on UEFA competitions in upcoming sports seasons, with football enthusiasts eagerly anticipating Steffen's impact on their European-league performance.
