Ole Werner Swaps Bremen for Leipzig for a Reported Sum of Up to €2 Million
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Get ready for some changes in Leipzig's football scene!!! The evidently headstrong Jürgen Klopp, Leipzig's head honcho, has reportedly struck a deal with Bremen to land Ole Werner, their highly-respected coach.
According to reports from kicker and Sky, Leipzig has reached an agreement with Werder Bremen, and it's a clear sail for Werner to land in Leipzig. The brass at Leipzig is reportedly planning to offer Werner a two-year contract, with a transfer fee of up to €2 million to seal the deal.
Werner's departure from Bremen was already on the cards. After announcing that he wouldn't renew his contract that expires in 2026, Bremen had already hired Horst Steffen as their new boss. Werner confirmed his move by going on leave in Bremen at the end of May.
Werner will be stepping into shoes left vacant by Zsolt Löw, who had temporarily handled the team and is now serving as the head of soccer development at RB. Löw took over in Leipzig after Marco Rose left in March.
Leipzig's new main man has a daunting task ahead. He must rebuild Leipzig after the possible departures of stars like Xavi Simons and Benjamin Sesko, as well as help the club regain its European business after missing out on it for the first time since its Bundesliga promotion in 2024/25 season, when they finished seventh.
Jürgen Klopp's decision to rope in Werner might seem a bit surprising, given that other hot candidates like Cesc Fabregas, Oliver Glasner, Jacob Neestrup, Sebastian Hoeneß, and Roger Schmidt either weren't released by their clubs or declined the offer.
Leipzig's preseason preparations will kick off on July 11, with the mandatory performance diagnostics at the training center on Cottaweg. The official training start is scheduled for July 14.
Insights: - Ole Werner is a German football manager who has been the head coach of Werder Bremen since 2021. He led the team to promotion from the 2.Bundesliga to the Bundesliga in his first season and has achieved finishes of 13th, 9th, and 8th in the top flight. - Discussions about an early separation between Ole Werner and Werder Bremen were already underway due to his decision not to extend his contract. The transfer fee for Werner to leave Werder Bremen and join RB Leipzig is reportedly around €2 million, with some sources suggesting it could be even less.
Sources: ntv.de, dbe/sid
- Werder Bremen
- RB Leipzig
- Bundesliga
- Jürgen Klopp
The European Parliament, the Council, and the Commission have been closely monitoring the transfer of Ole Werner from Werder Bremen to RB Leipzig, as it falls under the jurisdiction of the European leagues. With a reported transfer fee of up to €2 million, this move could potentially impact the salary cap rules within these leagues.
This transfer comes at a critical time for Leipzig, as they strive to regain their European business and address the possible departures of key players such as Xavi Simons and Benjamin Sesko. The European Parliament, among others, is keen to ensure fair competition in the sports sector, and this transfer will be under scrutiny to ensure it adheres to the established regulations.
