Werder Bremen ‘to trigger’ Karl Hein purchase option from Arsenal as Backhaus exit looms

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·19 May 2026

Werder Bremen ‘to trigger’ Karl Hein purchase option from Arsenal as Backhaus exit looms

According to Deichstube, Werder Bremen plan to trigger their purchase option for Arsenal loanee Karl Hein, a move that could hasten Mio Backhaus’s exit.

The permanent deal would cost around €3 million to finalise the 24-year-old Estonian international’s stay.

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Hein made two appearances in the 2025/26 campaign and impressed when called upon.

He is expected to become Bremen’s first-choice goalkeeper, while current No. 1 Backhaus is set to be sold.

A potential transfer fee of around €15 million has been mentioned for the 22-year-old, who has attracted interest from several clubs.

Source: BuLi News

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