Official: Serie A newcomers sign Bremen’s Schmid and ex-Bundesliga midfielder Grillitsch

Romano Schmid and Florian Grillitsch completed their moves to Frosinone Calcio on Wednesday. Werder Bremen’s long-serving midfielder completed the move for a base transfer fee of €8.5 million.

Schmid took the number 10 shirt ahead of the season, but it was clear Bremen were looking for buyers as his contract was set to expire next summer. The Austrian international has now left to join Serie A’s newly-promoted club.

“Romano is leaving us having become one of the key figures in our team over the past few years. He developed into an established Bundesliga player and Austria international in Bremen and formed a real connection with the club, the city and the fans. We wish him all the very best, both on and off the pitch, as he takes this next step in his career in Italy,” Bremen’s managing director for sport Clemens Fritz praised the attacking midfielder.

“So much has happened over all these years. Relegation, promotion. I’ve grown into someone who represents his national side, I’ve played at the European Championship and the World Cup. My first son was born here in Bremen. My family and I feel like we’re truly at home here. I’ll always look back on my time in Bremen as one of the most important periods in my life.” said the 26-year-old as he left the club after making 192 competitive appearances.

Fellow Austrian international Grillitsch also joined Frosinone on Wednesday. The 31-year-old, who was also at Bremen before his two spells at TSG Hoffenheim, was a free agent after the end of his contract at Braga.