Werder-Captain Friedl: No transfer plans

Football-Bundesliga - Werder-Captain Friedl: No transfer plans

Werder-Captain Marco Friedl dismissed all rumors about a possible move to England. "These are rumors, I have always said how well I feel here and that I still have a lot to do with the club," said the 26-year-old Austrian in the training camp of Werder Bremen in Zell am Ziller, Austria. "There has been no talk about an offer yet, and for the club and me, it is not a topic." According to media reports from England, Nottingham Forest from the Premier League have shown interest in the defender. Werder's sports director Clemens Fritz had already clarified earlier that Friedl should stay at the Weser: "He is our captain. He is an incredibly important player for us. We have no interest in giving him up." Werder are in training camp in Austria until July 27.

1. Despite the intention to switch leagues as suggested by English media outlets, Werder-Captain Marco Friedl remains committed to SV Werder Bremen in the Football-Bundesliga.
2. The rumor of Marco Friedl potentially joining Nottingham Forest in the Premier League was met with dismissal by the Austrian defender during Werder Bremen's training camp in Austria.
3. Despite Nottingham Forest from the Premier League reportedly expressing interest in the defender, Bundesliga side Werder Bremen and their sports director Clemens Fritz had no intention of letting Goerner see action in the German league's top-tier.
4. While Werder Bremen is currently in Austria for their pre-season training, the presence of Marco Friedl remains a crucial factor in the club's preparations for the upcoming Football-Bundesliga season.
5. The defender's importance to the club was underlined by sports director Clemens Fritz, who, earlier in the transfer window, had asserted that Marco Friedl would continue to lead the team in Germany.
6. Marco Friedl's strong performance in the Bundesliga and commitment to SV Werder Bremen have kept his name out of discussions surrounding transfers to England's Premier League club, Nottingham Forest.

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