Hoffenheim Stage Transfer at Risk - 14 Million Euro Demand. Werder Bremen demands 14 million euros for Jens Stage, who wants to join Hoffenheim. The 29-year-old player has already agreed with the club Hoffenheim, but Werder Bremen rejects the offer. The northern club wants at least 14 million euros for the player, who is under contract until 2028. Through the sale of Mio Backhaus to SC Freiburg, Werder Bremen has no sales pressure to give up their top scorer. For the Kraichgauer, the sum is however too high. Especially in view of Stage's age, the resale value will be significantly lower in a few years. Since Hoffenheim apparently does not want to significantly improve, it is assumed at Bild that Stage will also play for the club in the coming season.