Reis joins Bremen: HSV suffer twice over! | OneFootball

The reports that first emerged on Friday afternoon have now been confirmed: HSV promotion hero Ludovit Reis is joining northern rivals Werder Bremen.

He had only left the Hanseatic club for FC Brugge the previous summer for a fee of six million euros. There, however, the central midfielder — also held back by a long-term shoulder injury — made just 12 competitive appearances. In the second half of the season, he was almost completely out of the picture. Given the lack of prospects, the split was the logical consequence.

Despite a contract running until 2030, the Belgian champions reportedly — including Sky transfer reporter Florian Plettenberg — allowed Reis to leave on a free transfer. As a result, HSV also missed out on valuable income, having agreed a ten percent sell-on clause with Brugge as part of the move.

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HSV: Reis’ declaration of love is only a year old

The financial aspect is likely what mainly upset club officials. Many fans, meanwhile, were far more frustrated that the former Hamburg leader — who was given a standing ovation farewell at the Volksparkstadion as recently as December 2025 — is joining their arch-rivals. Almost exactly a year ago, Reis emphasized: “HSV will remain in my heart forever. I want that to stay the same for everyone in my family too, because I simply love the club and the people.”

At one point, there were even rumors of a return, but they quickly faded as HSV are very well stocked in the Dutchman’s position. Instead, the door to the Bundesliga opened for him around 115 kilometers farther south. “Werder is a family-oriented club, and the people who know me know that I love that kind of atmosphere at a club. After the talks with those in charge, I had a good feeling and I’m really excited about the new task,” said Reis, who was unveiled on Friday evening.

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He could make his debut at the Weserstadion as early as today in the friendly against Auxerre. The first reunion with his former club, which Reis helped earn promotion with strong performances, will take place between November 20 and 22. Around four months later comes the return to the Volksparkstadion, where a hostile reception is to be expected.

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