Peruvian forward Pizarro, nicknamed the 'Bomber of the Andes' by Bremen fans, will have disappointed many at the club by his statement - especially after a season that has seen him emerge as one of the Bundesliga's best forwards.
"I am grateful to Werder Bremen for giving me the opportunity to play European football but now I should concentrate on improving my career," he declared.
"I am grateful to Bremen because they allowed me to grow professionally and I believe that I have fulfilled their expectations."
One club that may try to persuade the Peruvian to stay in Germany is Bayern Munich - with coach Ottmar Hitzfeld stating: "We still want Pizarro."
