Gnabry to leave Werder Bremen

Werder Bremen's Serge Gnabry has activated an exit clause in his contract, with the winger set to leave the club after a single season.

Former Arsenal man Gnabry scored 11 Bundesliga goals in a breakthrough campaign, prompting RB Leipzig head coach Ralph Hasenhuttl to confirm his interest in signing the 21-year-old.

Gnabry previously welcomed speculation linking him with a move to Bayern Munich, but Hoffenheim are in pole position to seal his signature, with reports in Germany suggesting he will cost €8million.

"Werder Bremen is really a special club and has exceeded my expectations" Gnabry wrote on social media. 

"I had a chance to prove myself here, and I am very grateful to all of you. I will not forget the support of the whole city, the fans and my team-mates." 

BREAKING: @SergeGnabry has activated a clause in his contract and will leave #Werder at the end of the month. pic.twitter.com/rHY7E1sNpE

— SV Werder Bremen EN (@werderbremen_en) 8 de junio de 2017

Gnabry made his Germany debut in November 2016 in a World Cup qualifier against San Marino, scoring a hat-trick in a crushing 8-0 victory, and Werder coach Alexander Nouri is sad to see the winger leave the club.

"Of course, it is a pity," Nouri said. "Serge with us was an absolute performer, who has made an exceptionally positive development and has helped the team enormously with strong performances.

Danke Bremen, es hat Spaß gemacht für euch zu kochen pic.twitter.com/DrGfcOHhxQ

— Serge Gnabry (@SergeGnabry) 8 de junio de 2017

"We wish him all the best for his future and his future career."