Overview
- Werder Bremen announced a contract extension for third goalkeeper Markus Kolke but did not disclose the length of the new deal.
- Kolke joined from Hansa Rostock in 2024, has yet to make a competitive appearance for Werder and has been named in the matchday squad 12 times.
- Sporting director Peter Niemeyer praised Kolke's role on and off the pitch while Kolke said he and his family feel comfortable in Bremen and look forward to staying at the club.
- Werder has made Karl Hein a permanent signing from Arsenal and plans him as the first-choice goalkeeper, with Kolke remaining as an experienced third option and the club still pursuing an additional backup.
- The club's goalkeeper decisions sit inside wider roster work after Mio Backhaus's departure reportedly brought €12 million to Werder's coffers, a move that helps fund the permanent signing of Hein and further squad adjustments.