Werder Bremen Signs Swiss Striker Cedric Itten on Free Transfer
Bundesliga club Werder Bremen has officially signed Swiss international striker Cedric Itten (29) on a free transfer from Fortuna Düsseldorf. Itten, who scored 15 goals in the 2. Bundesliga last season and has 16 caps for Switzerland, reunites with head coach Daniel Thioune. The move aims to strengthen Werder’s attack after a lackluster offensive performance. The contract is expected to last at least two years.
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Werder Bremen Signs Swiss Striker Cedric Itten on Free Transfer
Werder Bremen has officially announced the signing of 29-year-old Swiss international striker Cedric Itten on a free transfer from Fortuna Düsseldorf. The club's director of professional football, Peter Niemeyer, praised Itten's experience and fit for the team. Head coach Daniel Thioune, who previously coached Itten at Düsseldorf, highlighted the striker's physical strength, hold-up play, and goal-scoring ability. Itten expressed happiness to join the traditional club and excitement to play at the Weserstadion. The Basel academy product has 16 Swiss national team caps (5 goals) and scored 16 goals in 32 official matches for Düsseldorf this season.
虎扑 - 足球Werder Bremen Signs World Cup Striker Cedric Itten as Coach Thioune's First Transfer
German Bundesliga club Werder Bremen has signed Swiss international striker Cedric Itten from Fortuna Düsseldorf, marking head coach Daniel Thioune's first transfer since taking over. Itten, 29, is a seasoned forward who represented Switzerland at the World Cup. Düsseldorf was relegated from the 2. Bundesliga last season. The article teases further details, including where Itten underwent his medical examination and the length of his contract, which are available in the full BILDplus paywalled report.
BILD - SportWerder Bremen Confirms Free Transfer of Cedric Itten to Boost Attack
Werder Bremen has officially announced the free transfer of striker Cedric Itten from Fortuna Düsseldorf. The move, confirmed by kicker Bundesliga, aims to address Werder's lack of offensive potency, as Itten—who previously scored for Düsseldorf—is expected to bring much-needed goal threat to the team's relatively harmless forward line. The transfer is a free deal, meaning no fee was exchanged between the clubs. Itten's arrival is seen as a strategic reinforcement for Werder's attack in the ongoing season.
kicker Bundesliga NewsWerder Bremen Confirms Free Transfer of Cedric Itten from Düsseldorf
Werder Bremen has officially announced the free transfer of striker Cedric Itten from Fortuna Düsseldorf. The club expects the new signing to add much-needed attacking threat to their relatively harmless forward line. Itten, who previously played for clubs including Rangers and Young Boys, is seen as a key addition to address Werder's scoring difficulties. The transfer is a free move, meaning no transfer fee was involved. The signing was reported by kicker Bundesliga, a reputable German football news source. The move aims to bolster Werder's offensive options as they look to improve their performance in the Bundesliga. Itten's familiarity with German football and his goal-scoring instincts are cited as reasons for the transfer.
kicker Bundesliga NewsCedric Itten Joins Werder Bremen on Free Transfer
Werder Bremen has secured its third summer signing as Swiss international striker Cedric Itten (29) has agreed to join the club on a free transfer. Itten, currently at the World Cup with Switzerland, will move after his contract with Fortuna Düsseldorf expired following their relegation to the 3rd League. The striker scored 15 goals in the 2nd Bundesliga last season and is known for his aerial ability and finishing. Several Bundesliga clubs were interested, but Werder's pursuit was strongest, partly due to coach Daniel Thioune, who previously coached Itten at Düsseldorf. The contract length is not yet finalized but is expected to be at least two years. Itten previously played in the Bundesliga with Greuther Fürth, making 12 appearances and scoring two goals. He joins new signings Kenny Quetant and others at Werder, though the club continues to search for a top striker solution.
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