Overview
- FSV Mainz 05 announced that captain Silvan Widmer will stay with the club, with the contract length not disclosed.
- Niko Bungert, the sporting director, praised Widmer’s leadership and said his performances helped drive a better second half of the season.
- The club revealed the extension one day before the Bundesliga finale, adding clarity on a key role ahead of off-season planning.
- Widmer has played 151 competitive matches for Mainz since joining in 2021, including 39 this season with three goals and one assist.
- Keeping the longtime right-back preserves experience in the dressing room, which clubs often prioritize before the transfer window opens.