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Werder Bremen targets Kastenmeier as backup goalkeeper choice

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 6:22 PM

Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Werder Bremen targets Kastenmeier as backup goalkeeper choice

Summary

Werder Bremen is reportedly interested in Florian Kastenmeier as they prepare for the upcoming season. The 28-year-old goalkeeper will be a free agent at the end of June after Fortuna Düsseldorf's relegation to the 3. Liga ruled out a contract extension. Kastenmeier has limited Bundesliga experience, having played in the top league during the 2019/20 season. With Mio Backhaus transferring to Freiburg, Karl Hein is favored to be the starting goalkeeper, while Kastenmeier may serve as his deputy. Bremen's coach Daniel Thioune previously promoted Kastenmeier to captain at Düsseldorf, which could influence negotiations amid competition from other clubs for his services.

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Key Details

•Florian Kastenmeier available as a free agent this summer.
•Kastenmeier played previously under coach Daniel Thioune at Düsseldorf.
•Mio Backhaus transferred to Freiburg for €12 million.
•Karl Hein expected to be starting goalkeeper for Bremen.
•Werder Bremen faces competition for Kastenmeier from other clubs.

Latest Updates

6:22 PMYahoo Sports — Werder Bremen set sights on Kastenmeier to rival Karl Hein

What they're saying

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Kicker report that Florian Kastenmeier is on the radar of Werder Bremen for the upcoming season. The goalkeeper will be a free agent at the end of this month as a potential contract extension is compl...
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