Werder Bremen sack Ole Werner after refusing to pen contract extension | OneFootball

Werder Bremen have sacked coach Ole Werner after he refused to sign a new contract with the club.

Werner's deal was due to expire in June 2026 and having led Bremen to an eighth place finish this term, reports were that the club were willing to extend his three-and-a-half year stay.

The 37-year-old however, turned down the opportunity of an extension over the weekend and with just a year left to go on that deal, Bremen have decided to act.

A statement on their website on Tuesday confirmed the the news that Werner had been released for "clarity and continuity reasons".

"We deeply regret Ole's decision, as we could have envisioned a long-term collaboration with him," the club stated

"We thank Ole for the last three and a half years and for the outstanding work he has done at Werder Bremen. It has been a very trusting collaboration with him. Ole has continuously developed the team and had a huge influence on Werder's successful stabilisation in the Bundesliga."

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