Markus Pilawa set to be announced as Werder Bremen's new squad planner

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·17 May 2026

Sky Germany understands that Markus Pilawa is expected become the new squad planner at Bundesliga side Werder Bremen.

According to journalist Florian Plettenberg, a contract has already been signed and an official announcement may come later today.

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The former Bayern Munich chief scout will work alongside Clemens Fritz and Peter Niemeyer on squad planning and future transfers.

Pilawa is a shrewd operator and the man credited as being the one who prepared the transfer of Michael Olise to Bayern.

Prior to his stint in Bavaria, the 48-year-old also held roles such as chief scout at Borussia Dortmund and scout at VfL Wolfsburg.