Overview
- Werder officially confirmed the deal hours after local reports, stating the move takes effect immediately.
- The club said Alber joins on loan through the end of the season, with no financial details disclosed.
- Head of women’s football Birte Brüggemann said the loan reinforces a thin flank following Mahmoud’s long-term absence.
- Coach Friederike “Fritzy” Kromp, who won the 2022 U17 Euros with Alber, highlighted her pace, one‑on‑one ability and finishing as key assets.
- Alber has seen almost no action since moving to Chelsea in the summer, having previously logged 33 Bundesliga matches for Hoffenheim with 6 goals and 7 assists, plus 36 second‑division games with 14 goals and 5 assists.