Fresh Kicks for Werder Bremen: Steffen Steps Up as New Boss, Starting Next Season
Werner's replacement: Who will take over?
In the wake of Ole Werner's departure, Werder Bremen is on the hunt for a new coach, and the shortlist is looking rather slim. Here's a lowdown on the potential candidates vying for the coveted position.
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With just a few days left before the weekend, Werder Bremen's top brass, spearheaded by CEO Clemens Fritz, is cooking up some fresh faces to fill Werner's shoes, which were vacated on Tuesday.
"We've whittled down the list of potential candidates, and it's now incredibly short, with just two candidates still in the running," Fritz let slip to our webpage. However, the rumor mill is churning out more than just two names.
Who's in the running to become Werder's new gaffer? The contenders
Horst Steffen of SV ElversbergMedia reports are consistently pointing towards SV Elversberg's coach, Horst Steffen, as the one to pick up where Werner left off.
Lukas Kwasniok of PaderbornEx-Paderborn coach Lukas Kwasniok is also gaining traction as a potential selection.
Danny Röhl of Sheffield WednesdayFormer national team assistant coach Danny Röhl, currently coaching Sheffield Wednesday in the English second division, is also being eyed as a possible replacement for Werner.
Marco Rose, formerly of RB LeipzigThe former Leipzig coach, Marco Rose, is also making waves as a possible recruit.
However, the story has a twist, as the confirmed candidate for Werder Bremen's head coach is none other than Horst Steffen[1][2][4][5]. Steffen is set to join Werder Bremen from SV Elversberg, where he guided the club from the Regionalliga to the 2. Bundesliga and gained a reputation for fostering young talent. Bremen has agreed to pay around €350,000 to settle Steffen's contract with Elversberg[1][2][4][5].
Meanwhile, Ole Werner, the previous coach, is now a strong contender for the head coach position at RB Leipzig[3], which leaves no other candidates publicly confirmed for Werder Bremen at this juncture. That's all folks, keep your eyes peeled for more updates!
Bremen's upcoming coach, Horst Steffen, previously from SV Elversberg, is gearing up to step into the world of sports football, as he enters European-leagues next season. The football club, previously coached by Ole Werner, is now hot on the heels of securing Steffen's services, having agreed to pay around €350,000 to settle his contract with Elversberg.
