Overview
- The club confirmed the extension on Friday, keeping the 27-year-old defender at the Weser past the summer of 2026.
- The exact length of the new contract was not disclosed by Werder Bremen.
- Amos Pieper framed the decision as a committed stay, citing leadership ambitions and a desire to chase European nights.
- Sporting chief Peter Niemeyer and head coach Horst Steffen praised his consistent performances and contribution to defensive stability.
- Pieper joined from Arminia Bielefeld in 2022 and, after hip surgery in the 2025 preseason, has re-established himself in the starting XI.