Werder Faces Potential Obligation from Coach Steffen
Werder Bremen on the brink of securing Horst Steffen as new head coach
Bremen - Horst Steffen, a 56-year-old football coach renowned for grooming young talent and implementing attacking strategies, appears set to take over as Werder Bremen's new head coach, according to Deichstube. The Bundesliga club and Steffen have reportedly agreed on terms for a contract lasting until 2028.
Steffen was identified as the frontrunner to replace Ole Werner, with Bild reporting on Tuesday that he had already committed to the Hanseatics. Another potential candidate, Lukas Kwasniok, was also in the running.
A transfer fee of a low six-figure sum is reportedly under discussion, with Steffen's contract with SV Elversberg set to expire in 2026. If negotiations proceed smoothly, Steffen could be presented to the media as early as Thursday.
Werner announced that he would not extend his contract, which ends in June 2026, following three and a half years with the club. On the following day, the North Germans confirmed the immediate termination of their partnership with the 37-year-old.
Horst Steffen's coaching career extends to teams such as Stuttgarter Kickers, Preussen Munster, and Chemnitzer. His success at SV Elversberg, where he led the team from the fourth tier to the brink of Bundesliga promotion, is particularly noteworthy[1][3].
Sources:[1]: Deichstube.de, accessed April 20, 2025.[3]: Bild.de, accessed April 20, 2025.
Steffen's coaching prowess, demonstrated in lifting SV Elversberg from the fourth tier to the brink of Bundesliga promotion, could revolutionize Werder Bremen's attacking strategies in European leagues, given his reputation for grooming young talent. If negotiations continue as expected, Steffen might be presenting his vision for sports at Bremen as early as Thursday.
