Werder secure Pizarro permanently

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Last updated: 18th August 2009  

Werder secure Pizarro permanently

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Werder Bremen have re-signed Chelsea striker Claudio Pizarro on a permanent basis.

The Peruvian hit-man, who played for Bremen between 1999 and 2001, spent last season on loan with the club.

Pizarro impressed for the Bundesliga outfit, scoring 17 goals en route to helping them finish 10th in the standings.

The 30-year-old has played for Chelsea in pre-season, but failed to make an impression on new manager Carlo Ancelotti.

Pizarro was omitted from Ancelotti's squad for last weekend's 2-1 win over Hull City in their season opener.