In April 2020 attackers brought themselves Franco Di Santo for a return to the SV Werder Bremen into the conversation. The 32-year-old has been in his home in Argentina for almost a year and a half Athletic Club San Lorenzo de Almagro active, affirmed in an interview with the “DeichStube” his readiness for a new attempt on the Weser.
“Yes of course. I would love to return to Werder Bremen – also in the second division. I am sure that I could help with the promotion, ”said Di Santo. The veteran kicked the Green-Whites between 2013 and 2015 and scored 18 goals (six assists) in 51 games before moving to FC Schalke 04 for 6 million euros.
His 2020 wish to go to Werder again was no joke. “No, that was serious back then. I even tried to get in touch with sports director Frank Baumann. But he never answered, didn’t answer the phone. During that time I told a lot of people to tell him that I would also play for less money. I think that respect would have required him to at least react and tell me: ‘I don’t need you, I don’t want you’ “, explained Di Santo.
These players left Werder after relegation in the summer of 2021
Happy in San Lorenzo: Di Santo still keeps all options open
The offensive man with a contract valid until December 2023 is happy in San Lorenzo. “But I can’t say that the return to Argentina is final. I’ll wait and see what comes next. ”Di Santo played most of his career for Wigan Athletic (97 games, 13 goals), Werder follows in third place behind Schalke (88 games, 12 goals).