Leipzig's ongoing coach search sees the emergence of Werner and Blessen as potential candidates. - Leipzig coach search expands, new potential candidates identified
dive into the latest developments in the tumultuous hunt for a new coach at Bundesliga side RB Leipzig. Contenders Ole Werner and Alexander Blessin are gaining traction, while Cesc Fabregas and Oliver Glasner remain the preferred options, albeit proving difficult to secure.
Rumors circulate that an agreement has been struck with Fabregas, but Como 1907 is reluctant to part ways, potentially forcing Leipzig to fork over an exorbitant €20 million release fee. Glasner, fresh off his FA Cup triumph over Manchester City with Crystal Palace, has put his chances of a return at a staggering 99%.
Enter Ole Werner, fresh off his departure from Werder Bremen after electing not to renew his contract. With a proven track record of successfully leading Bremen to promotion and maintaining stability in the Bundesliga for three years, Werner is now attracting Leipzig's attention.
Though Alexander Blessin led St. Pauli to their unwanted relegation while in Leipzig's employ, his coaching prowess hasn't gone unnoticed. As a former coach of Leipzig's youth team from 2012 to 2018, Blessin has ties to the club that could tip the scales in his favor.
With an uncharacteristic seventh-place finish last season, Leipzig is in uncharted territory as they've never been unrepresented internationally in their Bundesliga history. A rebuild is on the horizon, making the coach search a pressing concern.
- Coach search
- RB Leipzig
- Ole Werner
- Alexander Blessin
- Bundesliga
- Cesc Fabregas
- Como
- Oliver Glasner
- Crystal Palace
- Marco Rose
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RB Leipzig is on the hunt for a new head coach, having said goodbye to Marco Rose. Currently, the club is weighing their options between Ole Werner and Alexander Blessin.
- Ole Werner: Renowned for his strategic approach to player development, Werner recently left Werder Bremen after opting not to renew his contract past 2026.
- Alexander Blessin: With a strong coaching history, including Union SG's Belgian Cup victory and St. Pauli’s Bundesliga survival, Blessin has ties to RB Leipzig as a former coach of their youth teams from 2012 to 2020.
Both Werner and Blessin are seen as more reasonable options compared to other candidates like Oliver Glasner, whose steep price tag is out of RB Leipzig's reach. Additionally, Raul, former Real Madrid Castilla head coach, is also under consideration, though contract negotiations have yet to materialize. With a deadline looming, Leipzig aims to secure their new head coach by the end of next week as they embark on a substantial squad overhaul.
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