Striker hopes for “further year”
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The article appeared in the first version on March 31 and was updated with Ducksch’s statements.
SV Werder Bremen will probably be able to rely on Marvin Ducksch’s services in the coming season. The expiring contract of the 31 -year -old attacker contains a clause that will come into force shortly – if everything runs normally. This was announced by Peter Niemeyer, head of professional football, opposite the “Deichstube” on Monday. “His contract will be extended promptly and we are happy about it,” said the ex-professional. The player also expressed himself hopefully on Wednesday.
Niemeyer didn’t want to go into detail. According to the portal, Ducksch’s contract is extended by one year if it was on the pitch in 2024/25 25 times in the Bundesliga-for more than 45 minutes each. The veteran still lacks two of these missions. A scenario with the greatest probability. It is still not certain that Ducksch will definitely stay in Bremen beyond summer. However, mutual appreciation is great.
Update 3. April: Ducksch himself underlined Niemeyer’s statements on Wednesday at “Sky”. “I hope I have another year here. It would of course be nice if you know that next year you still have a working paper somewhere as if you have none,” he said, but emphasized that it could be “yes” that he should “not” be “part” of the targeted change in the squad. “I believe that a healthy competition and new, fresh faces always revitalize a team. What exactly the plan is.
Niemeyer: Werder Bremen knows about Ducksch’s value for the team
“We know about Marvin’s value for the team,” said Niemeyer about Ducksch, who always wants to achieve the maximum – “and he also demands that from his teammates.” Born in Dortmund, the native of Dortmund was switched from Hannover 96 to Werder for 4 million euros and has been on 53 goals and 38 templates in 127 games for the club since then. Its market value dropped to EUR 7.5 million at the latest Bundesliga update from 9 million. Ducksch continues to belong to the top 5 of the most valuable SVW professionals.
