Overview
- Both clubs announced the move on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, after Schmid travelled to Italy, completed a medical and signed with Frosinone.
- German outlets widely reported the fee at about €8.5 million with up to €2 million in performance bonuses and a sell‑on clause added to the deal.
- One Italian outlet also reported a contract to 2030 and a €3.5 million annual salary but those specific terms have not been independently confirmed.
- Werder’s sporting director Clemens Fritz said the offer matched the club’s economic needs and Schmid’s wishes as the player had only one year left on his contract, making this the last realistic chance to secure a fee.
- Schmid left amid an emotional farewell to teammates and fans after seven-plus years at Bremen, where he made 192 competitive appearances with 18 goals and 35 assists, and he joins a newly promoted, investor‑backed Frosinone that is strengthening its squad to compete in Serie A.