Arthur says his loan to Werder Bremen is more than a change of shirt. The full-back called it “an important moment” in his career, and said the club understood his wish to get playing time and keep a route back towards Brazil contention. Bayer Leverkusen have sent him to Bremen on loan for the 2026/27 season after 44 Bundesliga matches for the club since his move from América Mineiro in 2023.
Arthur's view of the loan
Arthur’s own quote does most of the work here. Speaking to bundesliga.com, he said: “It's an important moment in my career. Werder understood [my desire to play for Brazil again] and showed their confidence in me. I want to get playing time here and demonstrate my quality.”
That is a straight explanation of why the move matters to him. He won the 2023 U20 South American Championship with Brazil and made his senior debut later that year, so the international angle is not being invented after the fact. Werder are giving him a place to rebuild rhythm, and he is making no secret of the target.
Werder's case for an immediate fit
Werder are selling the loan as a quick solution, not a patient project. Peter Niemeyer, the club’s head of professional football, said: “Arthur is a player who can help us immediately. He knows the Bundesliga and has demonstrated his abilities at the highest level. Therefore, we are delighted that we were able to sign him.”
Daniel Thioune added that Arthur should “settle in quickly” and can become “an option for the defence”, while also offering something going forward because he is “fast and technically skilled.” That lines up with the club’s need for a player who can settle without much delay.
The league record is not the point here, but the backdrop is clear enough. Arthur arrives with 44 Bundesliga appearances behind him, and Werder’s next listed home match is against RB Leipzig on 2026-09-05. That is the first obvious stage for the move to look worthwhile.
If Arthur gets the minutes he wants, Bremen will have a player they believe can help now, and Brazil becomes a live target again.
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