Werder Bremen set to sign Austrian international goalkeeper Schlager

The 30-year-old will initially start as a backup to Karl Hein, but there is expected to be competition for the spot between the sticks.

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Werder Bremen are set to add more depth to the goalkeeper position with the impending signing of Alexander Schlager. 

As reported by the Salzburger Nachrichten, the 30-year-old is on the verge of a move from Austria to the northerly Bundesliga club.

Since Schlager is actually under contract in Salzburg until 2027, a relatively small and manageable transfer fee will be due.

For the Austrian national team goalkeeper who performed well at the World Cup, the move to Germany will be his first stint abroad.

In Bremen, he will face direct competition from Karl Hein for a starting position and is expected to be on the pitch as pre-season returns.

The loss of Mio Backhaus to SC Freiburg seems like a distant memory now, with two high profile replacements sourced.

Update (17:37 CET): Sky Germany can confirm that a verbal agreement has been reached with Schlager over a contract until 2029.