Bayer Leverkusen will allow Mitchell Weiser to join Werder Bremen for free | OneFootball

Werder Bremen’s look to secure the signing of Mitchell Weiser, according to Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes.

Bremen, who recently earned promotion back to the Bundesliga after a campaign in the second tier, have been heavily linked with a move for the 28-year-old right-back, who made 24 appearances on loan at the ‘Werderaner’ last term. Despite him having a contract in Leverkusen until 2023, it is indicated that the ‘Werkself’ will not demand a fee for the German, allowing him to leave as a free agent.

Speaking to Kicker, Rolfes explained: “It is now up to Werder and Weiser to find a solution.” The former Hertha Berlin man is believed to earn €3m per year at the BayArena.

signing Niklas Stark, Dikeni Salifou and Amos Pieper on free transfers from Hertha, Augsburg and Arminia Bielefeld respectively.