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Karl Hein Transfer from Arsenal to SV Werder Bremen
Arsenal have officially announced the permanent sale of Karl Hein to Werder Bremen for a reported fee of €3 million, following a loan spell with the Bundesliga club this season. Daniel Thioune’s side announced on Friday that they had triggered the option-to-buy clause in Hein’s loan deal, with Arsenal subsequently confirming his departure. Hein made two appearances for Werder Bremen during the 2025-26 campaign, and the club has revealed he is set to become their first-choice goalkeeper next season as Mio Backhaus is leaving to join Freiburg. In an official statement on the club’s website, Hein said he is delighted to be staying in Bremen for longer, calling Werder one of the Bundesliga’s biggest clubs with a rich history. He added that he felt at home in the city and at the club from day one. Following the confirmation, Hein posted on Instagram that his eight beautiful years with Arsenal have come to an end, calling it a "real privilege" to have been part of the club. He said he will forever be thankful for the opportunity to progress from the academy to the first team and that the club helped him grow from a 16-year-old kid. Hein added that he found a "REAL FAMILY" in London and made irreplaceable memories and friends, before congratulating the club on winning the Premier League title and stating that once someone is a Gooner, they are always a Gooner.
Arsenal have officially announced the permanent sale of Karl Hein to Werder Bremen for a reported fee of €3 million, following a loan spell with the Bundesliga club this season. Daniel Thioune’s side announced on Friday that they had triggered the option-to-buy clause in Hein’s loan deal, with Arsenal subsequently confirming his departure. Hein made two appearances for Werder Bremen during the 2025-26 campaign, and the club has revealed he is set to become their first-choice goalkeeper next season as Mio Backhaus is leaving to join Freiburg. In an official statement on the club’s website, Hein said he is delighted to be staying in Bremen for longer, calling Werder one of the Bundesliga’s biggest clubs with a rich history. He added that he felt at home in the city and at the club from day one. Following the confirmation, Hein posted on Instagram that his eight beautiful years with Arsenal have come to an end, calling it a "real privilege" to have been part of the club. He said he will forever be thankful for the opportunity to progress from the academy to the first team and that the club helped him grow from a 16-year-old kid. Hein added that he found a "REAL FAMILY" in London and made irreplaceable memories and friends, before congratulating the club on winning the Premier League title and stating that once someone is a Gooner, they are always a Gooner.
Arsenal confirmed in a formal statement the permanent move of goalkeeper Karl Hein to Werder Bremen. This is the club's second transfer exit of the summer.
Arsenal confirmed in a formal statement the permanent move of goalkeeper Karl Hein to Werder Bremen. This is the club's second transfer exit of the summer.
Werder Bremen has made the signing of Karl Hein from Arsenal permanent after exercising a purchase option. Karl Hein, who had arrived on loan in the summer of 2025, is happy to be staying at Bremen.
Werder Bremen has made the signing of Karl Hein from Arsenal permanent after exercising a purchase option. Karl Hein, who had arrived on loan in the summer of 2025, is happy to be staying at Bremen.
A Bundesliga club has officially announced that the purchase option for on-loan goalkeeper Karl Hein has been exercised. A fixed fee of three million euros will be paid to FC Arsenal. According to FT information, Hein has signed a four-year contract at the Weser.
A Bundesliga club has officially announced that the purchase option for on-loan goalkeeper Karl Hein has been exercised. A fixed fee of three million euros will be paid to FC Arsenal. According to FT information, Hein has signed a four-year contract at the Weser.
A report from Florian Plettenberg on 21 May claims that Werder Bremen have signed Karl Hein on a permanent deal after activating their €3m option to buy from Arsenal. The same report states the fee is £2.5million and that Hein has signed a contract with Werder Bremen until 2030.
A report from Florian Plettenberg on 21 May claims that Werder Bremen have signed Karl Hein on a permanent deal after activating their €3m option to buy from Arsenal. The same report states the fee is £2.5million and that Hein has signed a contract with Werder Bremen until 2030.
FT information indicates that the purchase option for Karl Hein has been exercised and that the Estonian goalkeeper is moving permanently from FC Arsenal to Werder Bremen. Karl Hein has signed a four-year contract in Bremen.
FT information indicates that the purchase option for Karl Hein has been exercised and that the Estonian goalkeeper is moving permanently from FC Arsenal to Werder Bremen. Karl Hein has signed a four-year contract in Bremen.
'Deichstube' reports that officials want to exercise the purchase option for Karl Hein and make the 24-year-old Estonian national goalkeeper the new first-choice goalkeeper from next season. For the permanent transfer, the Green-Whites would have to transfer three million euros to FC Arsenal.
'Deichstube' reports that officials want to exercise the purchase option for Karl Hein and make the 24-year-old Estonian national goalkeeper the new first-choice goalkeeper from next season. For the permanent transfer, the Green-Whites would have to transfer three million euros to FC Arsenal.
Karl Hein is on loan at Werder Bremen from Arsenal, and the German club has a purchase option worth around three million euros. Werder had the possibility of exercising this clause in the winter to sell the Estonian for a profit. However, the club decided not to do so, because they plan to work with the national goalkeeper in the long term.
Karl Hein is on loan at Werder Bremen from Arsenal, and the German club has a purchase option worth around three million euros. Werder had the possibility of exercising this clause in the winter to sell the Estonian for a profit. However, the club decided not to do so, because they plan to work with the national goalkeeper in the long term.
Karl Hein is close to completing a move to Bundesliga side Werder Bremen. Arsenal want a permanent sale but may settle on a loan with an obligation to buy.
Karl Hein is close to completing a move to Bundesliga side Werder Bremen. Arsenal want a permanent sale but may settle on a loan with an obligation to buy.
Kicker reports on Werder Bremen's move to sign Karl Hein as the new backup goalkeeper. Werder Bremen is set to sign Karl Hein as the new backup goalkeeper. Hein, who is 23 years old, has played 39 international matches and was loaned to Real Valladolid last season where he played 31 matches. He has been with Arsenal since 2018. The transfer is facilitated by Per Mertesacker from Arsenal's youth department.
Kicker reports on Werder Bremen's move to sign Karl Hein as the new backup goalkeeper. Werder Bremen is set to sign Karl Hein as the new backup goalkeeper. Hein, who is 23 years old, has played 39 international matches and was loaned to Real Valladolid last season where he played 31 matches. He has been with Arsenal since 2018. The transfer is facilitated by Per Mertesacker from Arsenal's youth department.
Karl Hein, a 23-year-old goalkeeper with 39 caps for Estonia, has reportedly been offered to Werder Bremen, as reported by Bild. Currently serving as the third-choice goalkeeper at Arsenal, Hein is seeking more playing time. He previously gained valuable experience during a loan period at Real Valladolid in Spain. With Werder Bremen needing a new goalkeeper after selling their first-choice keeper, Michael Zetterer, to Eintracht Frankfurt for five million euros, Hein is considered a more ambitious option compared to other candidates such as Alexander Schwolow. Werder's goalkeeper coach, Christian Vander, is conducting a close evaluation of Hein as part of their comprehensive search for a suitable replacement, under the leadership of manager Peter Niemeyer. Hein's contract with Arsenal is set to expire in June 2026, and his market value is estimated at €3 million by Transfermarkt. Several other clubs, including Real Madrid, Sevilla, and Rangers, have also been associated with interest in the player.
Karl Hein, a 23-year-old goalkeeper with 39 caps for Estonia, has reportedly been offered to Werder Bremen, as reported by Bild. Currently serving as the third-choice goalkeeper at Arsenal, Hein is seeking more playing time. He previously gained valuable experience during a loan period at Real Valladolid in Spain. With Werder Bremen needing a new goalkeeper after selling their first-choice keeper, Michael Zetterer, to Eintracht Frankfurt for five million euros, Hein is considered a more ambitious option compared to other candidates such as Alexander Schwolow. Werder's goalkeeper coach, Christian Vander, is conducting a close evaluation of Hein as part of their comprehensive search for a suitable replacement, under the leadership of manager Peter Niemeyer. Hein's contract with Arsenal is set to expire in June 2026, and his market value is estimated at €3 million by Transfermarkt. Several other clubs, including Real Madrid, Sevilla, and Rangers, have also been associated with interest in the player.
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