"Calculable" Risk: Werder Closes Year with Deficit - Werder Bremen faces €7.4M loss amid supervisory board election scrutiny
Werder Bremen's annual general meeting took place, focusing on the election of the supervisory board and addressing financial concerns. The club reported a €7.4 million loss for the 2024/25 financial year, a significant downturn from the previous year's surplus.
The election process for the supervisory board was thorough, with each candidate undergoing a one-hour interview facilitated by an external recruitment consultancy. Despite criticism from fan clubs regarding transparency in candidate selection, Manfred Jacobi, chairman of the honorary council, presented the final candidates at the member assembly on November 16, 2025.
Financial growth was seen in areas such as media rights and sponsorship, as well as revenue from the women's football division. However, the absence of transfer income from player sales contributed to the weaker balance sheet. The club's overall revenue declined slightly year-on-year, from €145.6 million to €142.7 million. Werder Bremen currently ranks eighth in the Bundesliga.
The general meeting addressed the contentious issues, with the election process for the supervisory board being a key focus. Despite financial challenges, including a €7.4 million loss, the club has seen growth in certain areas and remains competitive in the Bundesliga.
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