Bo Svensson’s Decision: Insights from His Agent on Turning Down Werder Bremen

omidbasir- In a recent interview with transfermarkt.de, Mark Kosicke, the agent of Bo Svensson, elaborated on his client’s choice to decline the head coaching position at Werder Bremen. Svensson was widely regarded as the leading candidate following the club’s decision to dismiss Horst Steffen. However, it became apparent that the former Mainz and Union Berlin coach had little to no interest in accepting the role.

Kosicke remarked, “My primary advice to all my clients is to keep their options open when developing their coaching careers. While we may not fully agree on this decision—given my Bremen roots, I admit I may not be entirely objective—I fully understand his reasoning.”

He continued, “Bo has been enjoying quality time with his family in Denmark and felt this was not the right moment to embark on a new coaching challenge. He is aiming to return to work in the summer and has already received several offers. It is difficult to guarantee a new position come July when we are still in February.”

Kosicke further noted, “It’s possible that Bo may reflect on this decision in the summer and wonder if he should have accepted the job. The coaching landscape is competitive, with more coaches than available positions, making it advantageous for them to remain active.”

He concluded with an analogy: “I always liken it to a flirtatious wink. When you’re in a relationship and go out, you become more appealing to others. Conversely, if you’re single and searching, you often return home alone. The same applies to coaches; those who currently hold a position are inherently more interesting.”

GGFN | Peter Weis