Marco Friedl remains captain: Werder Bremen extends contract!

Marco Friedl remains captain: Werder Bremen extends contract!

Bremen, Deutschland - SV Werder Bremen has made an important personnel decision and extended Marco Friedl's contract prematurely. This decision was officially announced after a fundamental agreement has already been reached. Friedl remains captain of the team and is therefore a central strategist for the team. The official announcement was made by Peter Niemeyer, the head of professional football. As reported Krone , Niemeyer emphasized the strong identification of Friedls with the association and its important role within the team.

Marco Friedl is a familiar face at Werder Bremen after being part of the club for seven years. During this time, the 25-year-old defender has experienced many ups and downs and is considered an "important pillar" of the team. Coach Ole Werner praises the development of Friedl, who has blossomed into a real top performer. In addition to his sporting competence, he also distinguishes his ability to act as a contact for his teammates.

Friedl's way to Werder Bremen

The Austrian international moved from FC Bayern Munich to Bremen in winter 2018, initially on a loan. A year later he was committed. So far, Friedl has played 193 games for the green-whites, 151 of them in the 1st Bundesliga, 27 in the 2nd Bundesliga, 13 in the DFB Cup and 2 in the relegation. This speaks for its important role in the club and its reliability on the pitch. According to bundesliga.com , Friedl was optimistic about his future and the upcoming challenges that the club strives.

The early contract extension serves to create clarity and to set a strong sign for the cooperation between Friedl and the association. In a team that is still in a upheaval, stable and experienced characters such as Friedl are of enormous importance.

SV Werder Bremen is currently in an important phase in which the course for the future is to be set. Friedl's decision to stay with the club could turn out to be crucial to pave the way for a successful season. Supplementary information on the current developments in the Bundesliga, such as the game of RB Leipzig against Wolfsburg, can be found at Yahoo Sports .