Overview

• Werder Bremen has officially extended the contract of its captain, Marco Friedl, though the duration of the new agreement remains undisclosed.
• Coach Ole Werner praised Friedl's development into a key player, emphasizing his sporting value and leadership on and off the field.
• Friedl joined Werder Bremen on loan from FC Bayern Munich in 2018 and has since made 193 appearances, scoring seven goals and providing ten assists.
• The 27-year-old Austrian defender has been instrumental in the club's strategy of building stability through experienced and homegrown talent.
• Friedl’s role as captain has made him a vital figure for both the team and the coaching staff, as noted by Werner in his statement.