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Senne Lynen stands in front of the journalists in the mixed zone.

“Anything is possible here”

Senne Lynen is a regular starter for SV Werder, having starting 32 of 34 Bundesliga games last season. The Belgian recently extended his contract at the club, signalling his importance to the Green-Whites. On the ninth day of training camp in Austria, the 26-year-old spoke to the media from the mixed zone and touched on…

30.07.2025 / 12:39 / First Team
Samuel Mbangula wearing Werder gear on the training pitch

“A perfect foundation to work from”

Samuel Mbangula’s fifth day as a Werder player is drawing to a close. The 21-year-old Belgian has taken in a lot over a short period, meeting his new teammates and getting a feel for his surroundings. Speaking to the travelling media ahead of Monday’s training session, Mbangula shared his thoughts on...

28.07.2025 / 17:19 / First Team
Leonardo Bittencourt takes on an opponent with the ball.

Goalless draw with Parma in hard-fought friendly

SV Werder Bremen played out a hard-fought, two-hour friendly against Parma. The Green-Whites drew 0-0 with the Gialloblu in front of 2,000 spectators at the Parkstadion Zell am Ziller.

26.07.2025 / 17:23 / Match Report

“Change can be progress”

The signs of a tough morning session are clearly visible on Niklas Stark as he speaks to the media in the mixed zone, his shirt soaked in sweat. On day two of SV Werder Bremen’s training camp in Zillertal, the Green-Whites have already upped the intensity. After a hard shift, the central defender spoke to the press about...

24.07.2025 / 12:38 / First Team

“I need a club that believes in me”

He’s here! Samuel Mbangula has joined SV Werder Bremen from Juventus. However, his new chapter doesn’t begin at the Weser like for many other new Werder players but at the training camp in Zillertal. In this WERDER.DE interview, the 21-year-old winger talks about the reasons behind his move, familiar faces in the team and the power he draws from an anime series.

23.07.2025 / 20:13 / interview
Samuel Mbangula in his new shirt

Werder Bremen sign Samuel Mbangula

Another new arrival has put pen to paper for Werder Bremen. Belgium U21 international Samuel Mbangula has moved to SVW from Juventus. Peter Niemeyer, the Green-Whites’ head of professional football, officially confirmed the transfer on Wednesday.

23.07.2025 / 18:45 / First Team
Niklas Stark plays a pass

“Change can be progress”

The signs of a tough morning session are clearly visible on Niklas Stark as he speaks to the media in the mixed zone, his shirt soaked in sweat. On day two of SV Werder Bremen’s training camp in Zillertal, the Green-Whites have already upped the intensity. After a hard shift, the central defender spoke to the press about...

23.07.2025 / 14:04 / First Team
The team celebrate a goal during the friendly in Emden

27 players set off to Zillertal

SV Werder Bremen set off for their 14th summer training camp in Zillertal on Tuesday morning. Head coach Horst Steffen has 27 players at his disposal as they continue their preparations for the 2025/26 season in Austria from 22nd July to 1st August 2025.

22.07.2025 / 08:30 / First Team

Dawid Kownacki moves on loan to Hertha BSC

Just before SV Werder Bremen head to Zillertal for their pre-season training camp, striker Dawid Kownacki has left the club to join second-division side Hertha BSC on a season-long loan. Head of professional Peter Niemeyer confirmed the news on Monday.

21.07.2025 / 19:00 / First Team
SVW players celebrate after taking the lead.

Werder come from behind to win second friendly of pre-season

SV Werder Bremen won their second friendly of pre-season as they prepare for the 2025/26 campaign. The Green-Whites defeated Regionalliga side Kickers Emden 3-1 in front of 7,200 spectators at a sold-out Ostfriesland-Stadion.

19.07.2025 / 17:23 / Match Report
Senne Lynen standing in front of the Werder logo.

“If my family isn’t happy, nothing else matters”

In the past two years, Senne Lynen has carved out a place for himself in SV Weder Bremen’s starting XI. Now, the Belgian has decided to extend his contract and continue his journey at SVW. In this interview, the 26-year-old speaks about how much his family means to him, his goals for the new season and the reasons why he opted for a contract extension.

18.07.2025 / 13:00 / First Team
Senne Lynen smiles while signing his new contract with Werder.

Senne Lynen extends contract with SV Werder Bremen

Another key Green-White continues his journey at Werder. Midfielder Senne Lynen and Werder Bremen have agreed extend his current contract. Peter Niemeyer, head of professional football at SVW, announced the extension on Friday afternoon.

18.07.2025 / 12:00 / First Team
Justin Njinmah on the pitch.

Justin Njinmah out for a few days

Justin Njinmah left the training pitch earlier than expected on Thursday following a hard challenge. Analyses conducted by the team doctor revealed that the winger has sustained a foot contusion.

17.07.2025 / 16:55 / First Team
Felix Agu with the ball at his feet.

“It doesn’t matter what happened in the past”

Since Felix Agu was away on international duty at the end of May following the end of last season, the 25-year-old started pre-season one week later than the majority of his teammates. In a press-conference between training sessions on Thursday, the full-back spoke to journalists about…

17.07.2025 / 14:36 / First Team

Mitchell Weiser suffers cruciate ligament tear

Mitchell Weiser and SV Werder Bremen suffered a bitter blow in training on Wednesday afternoon as the winger sustained a serious knee injury. An MRI scan at the Paracelsus Clinic confirmed a tear of the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, as diagnosed by team doctor Dr. Philip Heitmann. As a result, Weiser will be out of action for several months. The precise treatment and rehabilitation…

16.07.2025 / 20:10 / First Team

Karim Coulibaly signs his first professional contract

Karim Coulibaly has become the next youngster to sign a first professional contract with SV Werder Bremen.

16.07.2025 / 15:00 / U23
[Translate to Englisch:] Jens Stage gegen Verden am Ball

Stress reaction in foot – Stage set for extended spell on the sidelines

Midfielder Jens Stage will be unavailable to SV Werder Bremen for the coming weeks. The Denmark international was forced off early during Saturday’s first pre-season friendly in Verden due to foot problems, prompting a thorough examination on Monday by team doctor Dr. Philip Heitmann. Stage has been diagnosed with a painful stress reaction in the metatarsal area, which will sideline him for…

14.07.2025 / 16:45 / First Team
Max Wöber on the ball during the friendly in Verden

“The whole region lives and breathes Werder”

For Werder’s newest acquisition Max Wöber, an eventful week drew to close with the 6-0 friendly win in Verden. His official presentation followed a first team training session before his made his debut for the Green-Whites in their opening pre-season friendly. The 27-year-old defender speaks about his performance, his first week in Bremen and that which made a lasting impression on him in Verden.

14.07.2025 / 15:00 / First Team
The players celebrate a goal

Werder put on a show in Verden

SV Werder Bremen won their opening friendly of pre-season ahead of the 2025/26 campaign in front of 5,500 spectators. The Green-Whites ran out 6-0 victors away to German fifth-tier side FC Verden 04 at the Stadion am Berliner Ring.

12.07.2025 / 17:18 / Match Report
Mitchell Weiser chasing Frankfurt's Theate to the ball.

DFL schedule first five Bundesliga matchdays

The German Football League (DFL) confirmed the schedule for the opening five matchday of the 2025/26 Bundesliga season at on Thursday. SVW's campaign will begun with a Saturday afternoon kick-off away at Eintracht Frankfurt, with the season's first home game against Bayer Leverkusen also at 15:30 CEST one week later.

10.07.2025 / 12:00 / First Team
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