Overview
- Werder confirmed the signing on Friday after rapid talks following Austria’s World Cup exit, and the club says Schlager will join the squad after a short holiday.
- Multiple outlets report the 30-year-old moved from RB Salzburg on a free transfer with a contract reportedly through 2029, though both clubs have kept formal contract and fee details private.
- Schlager is expected to start the season as a challenger to Karl Hein with Markus Kolke listed as the experienced third option in Werder’s goalkeeping group.
- The keeper brings wide experience, having played about 241 Austrian Bundesliga matches, 23 Europa League games, ten Champions League fixtures and roughly 30 caps for Austria including all four of their 2026 World Cup games.
- Werder accelerated the deal so Schlager could be available for preseason preparations, a move that both adds immediate competition for playing time and gives the club more veteran depth in a key position.