Niemeyer confirmed as Werder's new head of football

Having played for Werder Bremen between 2007 and 2011, Peter Niemeyer is now returning to the Bundesliga club in a new role.

On Monday, Werder confirmed the 40-year-old as their new head of professional football for the 2024/25 season.

Niemeyer, currently the managing director for sport at 3. Liga side SC Preußen Münster, takes over the job currently held by Clemens Fritz, who will replace Frank Baumann as managing director for sport this summer.

“Peter is the perfect candidate for this role, and will bring a lot to Werder from both a personal and professional perspective. His experience as not only a player, but also as a sporting director and managing director for sport will, without a doubt, prove beneficial to the club," said Clemens Fritz. 

"He will take care of any issues surrounding the first team, maintaining close contact with the players, staff, and coaches, while making decisions and taking responsibility for this area of the club. I’m delighted that he has chosen to come back to Werder,” said Clemens Fritz.

Niemeyer said he's “pleased to be returning” to Werder Bremen.

"I’ve got lots of good memories of Werder and I was immediately interested in the chance to come back when the club got in touch with me. Being able to work together with Clemens was also crucial in my decision. 

“It was important to me during this whole process that we came to a reasonable agreement with Preußen Münster, because I’m really thankful for the amazing time I had there with great people. I’m really excited for my new job, one that I chose after careful consideration. I’m looking forward to a really successful time in Bremen,” he said.