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Werder Bremen signs Cedric Itten after Fortuna Düsseldorf relegation

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 1:04 PM

Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Werder Bremen signs Cedric Itten after Fortuna Düsseldorf relegation

Summary

Werder Bremen has announced the signing of Cedric Itten from Fortuna Düsseldorf. The Swiss international joined Bremen on a free transfer after scoring 15 goals in the 2025/26 2. Bundesliga season. Itten's move follows Fortuna's relegation to the 3. Liga, which activated a clause in his contract. The striker previously played under head coach Daniel Thioune at Düsseldorf, which influenced his decision to join Bremen. Itten is currently participating in the 2026 World Cup with the Switzerland national team.

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By the Numbers

•Itten scored 15 goals for Fortuna Düsseldorf last season.
•The striker was available on a free transfer due to relegation.
•Werder's head coach Daniel Thioune previously worked with Itten.
•Itten is part of Switzerland's squad at the 2026 World Cup.

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1:04 PMYahoo Sports — “A player we were looking for”: Werder confirm transfer of Swiss international

What they're saying

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Werder Bremen have officially announced the signing of Cedric Itten from Fortuna Düsseldorf, bringing one of the most productive strikers from last season’s 2. Bundesliga to the Weserstadion.The Sw...
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