Raphael Duarte appointed new Werder assistant coach | OneFootball

Raphael Duarte has been appointed as the new assistant coach at SV Werder Bremen (Photo: W.DE)

29-year-old follows Horst Steffen to Bremen

Werder Bremen’s new head coach Horst Steffen has gained reinforcement within his coaching staff as Raphael Duarte, with whom he worked together in Elversberg, joins the Green-Whites as assistant coach. Managing director of football Clemens Fritz announced the appointment on Thursday.

“Raphael was Horst Steffen’s first-choice candidate. They worked very well together at Elversberg, and we are delighted that we have now been able to reach an agreement with the club. Raphael is a young, innovative coach who serves as a very good addition for Horst and someone who has already gained a lot of experience at a high level for his age,” explained Clemens Fritz.

Raphael Duarte is looking forward to his time in Bremen: “I’m really excited about taking on this role at such a wonderful club and continuing to work with Horst, as well as getting to know the Werder team and staff.”

The 29-year-old from Luxembourg had formed part of Horst Steffen’s coaching staff at SV Elversberg since February 2022. After a spell in a head coach position in his home country, Duarte, who holds a UEFA A licence, worked as assistant coach at AS Nancy in France before joining SVE.