The 45-year-old head of professional football told Sky that he remains in constructive talks with the supervisory board but sees little point in advancing negotiations before Werder’s annual general meeting in November.
“I am in constructive discussions with the supervisory board. The general meeting is coming up soon and Werder will have a new president. It therefore makes no sense for us to discuss my contract extension before the general meeting,” Fritz said on Sky90.
His current agreement expires at the end of the season, meaning the club will eventually need to decide whether to extend his tenure or consider a change in the sporting leadership.
The timing is significant because Werder are preparing for a change at the top of the club. Hubertus Hess-Grunewald has confirmed he will not stand for re-election after 12 years as president, with members due to choose his successor in November.
That transition could affect the discussions surrounding Fritz, who has been part of Werder for two decades, first as a player and later in senior management. The club’s supervisory board backed him after its review of the previous season, but his longer-term position remains unresolved.
Fritz’s work in the transfer market has also helped his standing. Werder’s summer recruitment has been viewed positively, giving him renewed credit as the team continues to adapt to its current sporting direction.
The club’s next president will inherit decisions about both governance and the wider sporting structure. Fritz appears keen to allow that process to take place before committing to a new deal, rather than negotiating while a major change in leadership is imminent.
His comments do not indicate that he intends to leave Bremen. Instead, they suggest that any agreement will be considered in the context of the club’s future leadership and the supervisory board’s plans.
With several months remaining on his contract, there is time for both sides to continue discussions after the November meeting. Until then, Fritz’s immediate focus remains his current role, while the club prepares to elect a successor to Hess-Grunewald.
Werder Bremen have not announced a decision on a new contract, and no agreement has been confirmed. The next significant step is likely to come after the membership meeting, when the club’s leadership structure becomes clearer.