Werder Bremen ended its relationship with head coach Ole Werner after he declined to extend his contract beyond 2026, the Bundesliga club announced on May 27. Reports surfaced a day earlier that the 37-year-old had turned down an offer to renew his deal. The club quickly decided to part ways with him immediately. Werder Bremen expressed disappointment over Werner’s choice, noting they had hoped for a long-term partnership. The club emphasized the need for clear leadership and stability, which led to the decision to release him.
Werner joined Bremen in 2021 when the team played in Germany’s second division. He successfully guided them back to the Bundesliga and improved their league standing steadily. Last season, Bremen narrowly missed qualifying for European competition by one point, a feat they hadn’t reached since the 2010-11 season. Werner’s exit increases the number of Bundesliga teams searching for new managers, including RB Leipzig, Wolfsburg, Cologne, and Augsburg.
