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RB Leipzig and Werder Bremen: Werner poker is coming to a head!
RB Leipzig is negotiating for Ole Werner as its new coach. Transfer issues with Werder Bremen are in focus while the squad is being rebuilt.
RB Leipzig and Werder Bremen: Werner poker is coming to a head!
After parting ways with Marco Rose, RB Leipzig is actively looking for a new head coach. Those responsible discussed intensively with Ole Werner, who expressed great interest in the position. The 37-year-old Werner, who ended his time at Werder Bremen prematurely, is at the top of the Saxons' list. But a decision has not yet been made and the environment remains tense as to how the negotiations will continue. Image reports that Werner still needs to clarify some contract details despite positive discussions.
The discussions concern, among other things, the position of his assistant coaches. In Bremen, Werner worked with Patrick Kohlmann, Hannes Drews and Tom Cichon. There is also room to negotiate a transfer fee. Werder Bremen is asking around 6 million euros for the coach, a sum that RB Leipzig currently considers to be high. However, an agreement in the middle is considered possible. In this context, a meeting between Clemens Fritz, the Werder boss, and Marcel Schäfer, managing director of Leipzig, at the upcoming “Kick the Cancer” charity tournament on Sunday could be crucial.
Broken commitments and coaching changes
Previous attempts to sign other available coaches have failed. Cesc Fabregas is staying at Como, Oliver Glasner has joined Crystal Palace, and Jacob Neestrup is also staying in Copenhagen. These developments significantly limit the choice of coaches for RB Leipzig, which increases the urgency of the talks with Werner. Yahoo reports that Leipzig is also planning a squad restructuring with a limited budget after the unsuccessful last season without European competition.
Werner has already proven in the Bundesliga that he can handle such a budget. His experience and the fact that Bremen and Leipzig tied on points last season could ultimately be the deciding factor in a decision. It is crucial for Leipzig to find a coach who has both the necessary expertise and can operate under the current financial conditions.
Future of RB Leipzig
In addition to the search for a coach, RB Leipzig has also decided on further personnel changes in the youth sector. David Wagner will be the new junior boss, succeeding Manuel Baum, who will be retiring at the end of the month. These restructuring measures show that the club is determined to set a new course for the future.
Overall, the situation surrounding Ole Werner and the choice of coach at RB Leipzig remains tense. The next few days could be crucial for the Saxons' future in football. A quick conclusion to the negotiations could bring more clarity to both the club and the fans.