27-8-10: Former Arsenal and Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre has agreed a deal to join Werder Bremen on a free transfer. The 33-year-old Frenchman is set to sign a two-year deal once he passes his medical. 30-8-10: Free agent Mikael Silvestre has signed for Werder Bremen. "This is a great new adventure for me," the former Arsenal and Manchester United defender told www.kicker.de. "There were other offers, but (coach) Thomas Schaaf and (general manager) Klaus Allofs fascinated me. "I want to be one of the leading players in the team and to help guide the younger players. Schaaf added: "He is still hungry for success. I'm sure our players will benefit from him being here. He's an asset."