Werder Trainer Ole Werner

Werder Bremen have announced the signing of Ole Werner as their new head coach on a two-year contract until June 30, 2024.

The news was announced on Sunday, May 6th, 2023, just one day after the German club announced the departure of their previous head coach, Markus Anfang.

Werner, 34, was most recently in charge of Holstein Kiel, where he had been in charge since 2019. He has led the club to two promotions, from the 3. Liga to the 2. Bundesliga in 2020 and from the 2. Bundesliga to the Bundesliga in 2021.

Werner is known for his attacking style of play, which has seen Holstein Kiel become one of the most exciting teams to watch in Germany. He also has a good record of developing young players, which will be important for Werder Bremen as they look to rebuild their squad.

Werner is the first head coach to be appointed by Werder Bremen's new sporting director, Clemens Fritz. Fritz said that he was "very impressed" with Werner's "energy and enthusiasm" and that he believes he is the right man to lead Werder Bremen back to the Bundesliga.

Werner said that he is "very excited" to be joining Werder Bremen and that he is looking forward to working with the club's talented players. He said that he is confident that he can help Werder Bremen achieve their goals and that he is looking forward to the challenge.