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RB Leipzig on the brink: Ole Werner's commitment in danger!
RB Leipzig faces the challenge of signing Ole Werner as their new coach. Negotiations with Werder Bremen are ongoing.
RB Leipzig on the brink: Ole Werner's commitment in danger!
The impacts are getting closer for RB Leipzig. As the Sky Germany and Sports picture According to reports, the signing of new coach Ole Werner could fail as Werder Bremen continues to demand a transfer fee. This could further complicate the already tense negotiations between the two clubs. Bremen sports director Clemens Fritz has reduced his demand from the original 9 million euros to 6 million euros, but RB Leipzig is reluctant to pay the requested sum.
The situation is tense. Leipzig is facing serious consideration of examining alternatives, while no specific names are being mentioned for possible successors to Werner. In addition to this uncertainty, it is reported that a possible breakthrough in the negotiations could be imminent next Sunday.
The path to a possible agreement
In order to advance the negotiations, Clemens Fritz will take part in a charity game. There he will have the opportunity to meet the managing director of RB Leipzig, Marcel Schäfer. This personal encounter could relax the discussions and possibly lead to an agreement.
The urgency of the situation is obvious. Ole Werner was considered the favorite to take over as coach and his appointment was expected later this week. The 36-year-old was released by Werder Bremen a few weeks ago after refusing a contract extension. His current contract with Werder runs until 2026, which further complicates the negotiations.
Financial aspects of the transfer
According to current reports, Leipzig would have to pay a transfer fee to Werder Bremen that is between 1 and 3 million euros. This sum is certainly manageable for a club of Leipzig's caliber, but the financial aspects are increasingly coming into focus in view of the current negotiations. Some observers are wondering why Leipzig is unwilling to pay the required sum, especially after the club fired Marco Rose in March and appointed Zsolt Löw as interim coach at short notice.
The situation could hardly be more urgent for Leipzig. Another point that raises the issue is the announced return of David Wagner, who once coached Huddersfield and Norwich City, and is now being seen as a possible replacement for Baum. His commitment could cause further stir as he is also criticized in the context of faulty team management.