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Signs with Freiburg Jung has joined Freiburg on a permanent transfer, joining for Werder Bremen, his new club announced. "Tony fills the void left by Manuel Gulde after his retirement. He played a lar...

Impact Jung has been transferred from Werder Bremen to SC Freiburg. The 33-year-old defender has over 450 professional appearances, including 109 games in the Bundesliga with Bremen and Ingolstadt and international experience with Danemark side Brondby IF. He will bring experience in the backline for the club of the black forest.

MAY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Departing Bremen Jung is departing Werder at the end of his contract, the club announced.

Impact Jung is on the way out of Bremen following the conclusion of his contract. The defender has been a brilliant starter for the club and played a huge role in getting them to the Bundesliga and keeping them there. Jung made 28 appearances (20 starts) this season and has been linked to a variety of other clubs in the Bundesliga.

MAY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bench spot Saturday Jung (strain) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Frankfurt.

Impact Jung was a late call for Saturday but appears to have passed his testing, as he is on the bench to face Frankfurt. He has started in 20 of his 26 appearances this season and is a regular starter, so he will hope to see the start after testing his legs Saturday.

APRIL 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Late call Saturday Jung (strain) will be a late call after the final two training sessions for Saturday's clash against Frankfurt, coach Ole Werner said in the press conference.

Impact Jung is dealing with muscle issues and will be a late decision following the final training sessions to determine if he can make the squad for Saturday. The coach expressed optimism about his inclusion against Frankfurt. Should Jung miss the game, Marco Friedl could see an increase in playing time in the backline.

APRIL 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Free agent after the season Jung will be a free agent at the end of the season as the club announced they will not extend his contract. "We informed Tony of our decision in a personal meeting. With a view to...

Impact Jung will be a free agent at the end of the season as the club decided not to extend his contract. The German defender joined Bremen from Brondby in the summer of 2021 and helped the team earn promotion to the Bundesliga. He has made 126 appearances for Werder and scored six goals.

MARCH 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday Jung (thigh) is in the starting XI for Friday's clash with Bayern.

Impact Jung is back in the starting XI for Friday's clash after overcoming a thigh injury he picked up against Mainz. The defender wasn't worried to have suffered a serious issue, and unsurprisingly returns immediately.

FEBRUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up thigh injury Jung was forced off in the second half of Friday's match with Mainz due to a thigh injury.

Impact Jung left the match in the 86th minute after pulling up injured, being replaced by Amos Pieper. The extent of Jung's injury should be determined in the buildup to next week's match against Bayern.

JANUARY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Earns eight minutes from bench Jung was on the bench and played eight minutes in Saturday's 2-2 draw to Leverkusen.

Impact Jung has returned to play after his early exit in the club's previous match, earning a short eight-minute appearance off the bench. This is a great sign for the club, as he has started in all but two of their matches and should return to the starting XI next match.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Handed groin injury Jung suffered a groin injury in Sunday's 4-2 win over Wolfsburg, according to manager Ole Werner. "Tony couldn't go on with adductor problems. With him, we have to look during the...

Impact Jung could be heading for some time on the sidelines, as he had to leave the field only 23 minutes into Sunday's win due to a groin issue. This could be a major loss for the club, as he has started in all but one match this campaign, with Amos Peiper as a likely replacement. He hasn't been ruled out for Saturday's match against Leverkusen yet, with his development over the week being the deciding factor.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two crosses in draw Jung registered two crosses (zero accurate) and two clearances in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Jung didn't get much done during Saturday's draw, he had room to operate down the flank, but his end product was lacking to say the least. The wing-back is a solid contributor, but he just couldn't find his chances. Still Jung came away with a clean sheet and a solid performance overall in one of the absolute toughest matches of the season.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets key goal in victory Jung scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-1 win against Bochum.

Impact Jung scored the decisive second goal of Werder Bremen's 4-1 victory over Vfl Bochum on Saturday. The goal was his first of the campaign on the final day of the season. After scoring twice and providing five assists over 34 appearances (32 starts) during the previous league campaign, Jung's offensive production diminished this season, with Saturday's goal being his lone goal contribution over 31 appearances (30 starts) in 2023-2024.

MAY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to return Jung served a two-match ban and is eligible for Sunday's clash with Stuttgart.

Impact Jung is one of the most important pieces of the Bremen backline and his absence was notable, especially with Marco Friedl also suspended. Now that both are back available they should both slot straight into the starting XI for Sunday's match against Stuttgart, though that is a tough match as Stuttgart continue to excel offensively.

APRIL 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension upgraded Jung is no longer suspended after serving his one-match ban against Frankfurt on Friday.

Impact Jung is eligible to play once again, now being an option for Sunday's match against Leverkusen after serving a ban due to a straight red card. The defender will now most likely immediately find the starting XI again, as he has only missed out on two starts all season when an option, probably sending Amos Pieper back to the bench after getting the start in Jung's place Friday.

APRIL 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Appears in every match Jung made 34 appearances (32 starts) during the 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact Jung made an appearance in every single Bundesliga match and netted a pair of goals while assisting five times while creating 22 chances. The midfielder took a major role at left wing-back and was brilliant throughout. Jung extended his contract in February and is set to remain as the starter heading into 2023/24.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist Jung assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 4-2 victory versus Hertha Berlin.

Impact After signing an 18-month contract extension with Werder Bremen on Feb. 23, Jung logged two assists during his next appearance. However, he failed to record an assist across six games SVW played between March 4 and April 16. Fortunately for Jung, the assist drought stopped at seven when Werder Bremen visited Hertha BSC Berlin on Saturday. He contributed to a goal scored by Marvin Ducksch, who logged two more later.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Extends contract with Werder Bremen Jung will stay in Germany after agreeing to a contract extension with Werder Bremen, with details of the deal undisclosed, the team announced.

Impact Jung signed with the club in the summer of 2021, logging in two goals in 30 appearances in 2 Bundesliga. He then helped lead the team to promotion to the Bundesliga, where he has made 21 starts in 22 appearances. In that span, the defender has scored two goals with four assists, 34 tackles (21 won) and 35 clearances.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two assists in win Jung recorded two assists on three chances created, intercepted two passes, made two clearances and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 3-0 win over Bochum.

Impact Jung recorded two assists Saturday, one to Niclas Fullkrug in the 29th minute and another to Niklas Schmidt in the 43rd minute. He had just two assists coming into the match, and doubled that total by the end of the first half off just three chances created. He had a solid defensive performance in the clean sheet too, as he attempted one tackle, made two clearances and intercepted two passes. The only downside to his performance was a yellow card in the 80th minute, his first booking of the season.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Extends contract with Werder Jung has signed an 18-month contract extension with Werder Bremen, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Jung has tallied two goals and two assists in 21 Bundesliga matches (20 appearances) on the left wing this season for Bremen, his first campaign in the division since 2016. The 31-year-old has now signed on with the club for another season-and-a-half through 2023/24.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in training Tuesday Jung missed Tuesday's training session with Werder Bremen due to load management.

Impact Jung has started 14 of Bremen's 15 Bundesliga matches this season, recording two goals and two assists from the left wing. He is being eased back into the squad after a long winter break but he should be available for selection against Koln on Saturday.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active in final training session Jung (illness) took part in the final training session before Saturday's clash with Schalke, deichstube report.

Impact Jung took part in training and is expected to be fully fit and available for Saturday's clash with Schalke. The full-back should be straight back in the starting XI crucially due to Lee Buchanan being ruled out. Jung has been a nailed-on starter with one goal and two assists during 12 starts.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Saturday Jung (illness) is a game-time decision for Saturday's clash with Schalke, according to manager Ole Werner.

Impact Jung is facing a late fitness test Saturday due to an illness. The wing-back has been a nailed-on starter, with 12 appearances, all starts. Jung would normally be replaced by Lee Buchanan, who is already ruled out with illness, meaning Jung missing out could force a change of formation.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up lone Bremen goal Jung had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing twice (one accurate) and taking two shots (one on goal) during Friday's 1-0 win over Hertha Berlin.

Impact Jung set up Niclas Fullkrug in the 85th minute assisting the lone goal of the match. The assist was the second in 12 starts for the wing-back to go along with one goal, 23 tackles and 11 crosses.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

First assist of season Jung had an assist while crossing twice accurately, creating two chances and making four tackles (winning three) during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Stuttgart.

Impact Jung set up Niclas Fullkrug in the fourth minute opening the scoring in the match. The assist was the first of the season for the fullback while he finished with team-high totals in chances created and tackles in the draw.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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