Maximilian Wöber joins Werder Bremen on loan from Leeds United | OneFootball

Werder will be Wöber's second club in the Bundesliga (Photo: WERDER.DE).

SV Werder Bremen have secured their first new signing ahead of the 2025/26 season. Austria international Maximilian Wöber has joined the club from Premier League side Leeds United. SVW have agreed a loan deal with the Yorkshire side, with a buy option also secured for the defender. Peter Niemeyer, head of professional football at Werder Bremen, announced the deal on Friday afternoon.

Wöber will wear the number 39 at Werder (Photo: WERDER.DE).

“We’re delighted that we were able to interest Maximilian in a move to Werder. In signing him, we’ve gained an internationally experienced defender, whose quality will provide our defence with more stability. After a difficult last season, he made a strong comeback recently on international duty. We believe he will continue that positive development here with us,” said Peter Niemeyer.

The new signing will provide head coach Horst Steffen with another solid option at the back: “I’m really pleased to now have another Austrian international in our team. Maximilian is tactically very well trained. He can play as a centre-back or at left-back. He’s a tough tackler and dominant in the air, and has good build-up play. On top of that, he already knows the Bundesliga from his time in Mönchengladbach, so settling in won’t be an issue for him.”

Wöber, who has won 27 caps so far for Austria, is excited about his new challenge: “I had some really good talks with the people in charge at Werder. I can fully identify with the path the club is taking and I’m looking forward to what lies ahead. Of course, I’m also particularly looking forward to joining up with my three national teammates at Werder – I’m sure they’ll have a few tips for me.”