Overview
- Werder and Bittencourt confirmed he will depart at the end of the 2025–26 season as his contract, which runs to summer 2026, will not be extended.
- Sporting chief Clemens Fritz described the choice as mutual and said the 31-year-old is expected to give full effort through the final matchday.
- Bittencourt issued a heartfelt message thanking the club and supporters and said he feels ready for a new challenge after six-and-a-half years in Bremen.
- This season he has logged seven league appearances with one start, underscoring a diminished role under head coach Horst Steffen.
- Media reports suggest Werder would not stand in the way of a January transfer if a suitable offer arrives, with prior interest from Bundesliga clubs and links to the USA.