Werder Bremen Secures Goalkeeper Alexander Schlager from RB Salzburg
Werder Bremen and RB Salzburg have reached a transfer agreement for the 30-year-old goalkeeper, Alexander Schlager. Reports indicate a contract has been finalized until 2029.
The Austrian international is anticipated to join Bremen as their second-choice goalkeeper. However, there is also an expectation of competition for the starting role with Karl Hein.
Last season, Schlager featured in 31 Austrian Bundesliga matches for Salzburg. He also participated in all four of Austria's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, where the team was eliminated in the Round of 32 after a 3-0 defeat to Spain.
English Translation
Werder Bremen and RB Salzburg have come to terms for the transfer of 30-year-old goalkeeper Alexander Schlager. A contract lasting until 2029 has been agreed upon.
The Austrian national team keeper is expected to serve as Bremen's number two goalkeeper, though competition with Karl Hein for the primary spot is anticipated.
Schlager made 31 appearances for Salzburg in the Austrian Bundesliga last season and played in all four of Austria's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches, where they were knocked out in the last 32 after losing 3-0 to Spain.
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