Aron Johannsson to Werder Bremen: Latest Transfer Details, Reaction and More

Aron Johannsson looks set for a move to the Bundesliga after AZ Alkmaar announced they have come to an agreement to sell the USMNT striker to Werder Bremen.

Bremen will reportedly pay around $5 million for Johannsson, who leaves AZ after two-and-a-half years with the Dutch club, during which time he netted 39 goals in 71 appearances, per NBC Sports' Joe Prince-Wright.

The 24-year-old has yet to agree personal terms with the German outfit but will make the switch as soon as a deal can be agreed, per an AZ statement (h/t Prince-Wright):

AZ has reached an agreement in outline with Werder Bremen over the transfer of Aron Johannsson. The club has given the 24- year-old striker permission to come to a personal agreement with the Germans. Johannsson will not be traveling Wednesday with AZ to Turkey. If AZ and Werder’s agreement works out completely, and Johannsson also reaches a personal agreement and passes the medical examination, the American international will sign a multi-year contract with Werder Bremen.

Bremen announced the deal on Wednesday, and chief executive Thomas Elchin and sporting director Rouen Schroeder described the forward's role: 

"Aron was our top choice for the vacant striker's position. Therefore we're really happy that he's chosen to sign for us. He'll fit in incredibly well with the team, both on and off the field," said Eichin.

Sporting director Rouven Schröder also added his opinion. "Despite his size, Aron is a very mobile striker who scored goals at an excellent rate for Alkmaar. At 24 years of age he's already got some valuable international experience, having represented the USA at national level as well as playing in the Europa League. He's also got a lot of potential to improve further and to continue his positive career trajectory with us here at Werder," said Schröder.

Bundesliga expert Cristian Nyari sees the move as an ideal switch for Johannsson's career development, and a decent piece of business from Werder:

Although he will have to sacrifice playing in the Europa League—AZ have the second leg of their third-qualifying-round clash against Istanbul Basaksehi on Thursday—Johannsson is definitely taking a step up.

The Bundesliga is a higher quality proposition than the Eredivisie, and Werder Bremen will be looking to improve in the upcoming term on an decent 10th-placed showing in 2014-15.