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Werder and Leipzig in coaching poker: Ole Werner remains a dispute!
RB Leipzig and Werder Bremen are negotiating for coach Ole Werner. The point of contention is the transfer fees. A compromise is uncertain.
Werder and Leipzig in coaching poker: Ole Werner remains a dispute!
The negotiations for the coaching position at RB Leipzig are gaining momentum again. Coach Ole Werner, who is under contract with Werder Bremen, is, according to information from Picture in the focus of both Werder Bremen and RB Leipzig. In view of a failed agreement on Wednesday, key points still appear to need to be clarified.
Werder Bremen is demanding a transfer fee of between four and six million euros for the 37-year-old Werner, while RB Leipzig is willing to offer a maximum of two million euros including bonuses. The difference suggests that both clubs still need to work on common ground. Loud District newspaper But the clubs have moved closer together after there has been radio silence since last weekend.
Financial interests and compromises
A crucial aspect for Werder Bremen is the saving of around two million euros if Werner and his assistant coaches, Patrick Kohlmann and Thomas Cichon, leave the club early. This not only influences Bremen's financial planning, but also the negotiation strategy. Bremen doesn’t want to leave the negative impression that they “gave away” Werner. Conversely, Leipzig does not want to give the impression that it has been “ripped off”. This shows how both clubs are working towards an agreement that strengthens their respective positions.
RB Leipzig, the only Bundesliga club without a coach for the 2025/26 season, has ruled out other candidates recently, making Werner a top favorite for the vacant coaching position. This pressure on Leipzig to find a solution quickly could speed up the negotiations. According to information from District newspaper No players have been included in the deal yet, which makes negotiations even easier.
Despite the new talks, there is still no final compromise. The clubs are expected to clarify their negotiating positions and think through further details, such as a possible bonus model for future performance, in order to reach an agreement. However, it remains to be seen how the situation will develop in the coming days.