Ex-Werder Coach Werner on the Brink of Joining RB Leipzig
Possible candidate for RB Leipzig coaching role likely appears to be ex-Werder coach Werner.
According to German publication, "Kicker," discussions between Werner and Leipzig have intensified lately. With Werner on leave from his previous club, he appears to be Leipzig's top choice for their next head coach.
The curious case of Jacob Neestrup
Initially, Leipzig was eyeing Jacob Neestrup, but the Danish coach will stay put with FC Kopenhagen for the upcoming season. The club announced this decision following numerous inquiries.
The search is on for a replacement for interim coach Zsolt Löw, who took over from Marco Rose in March and returned to Jürgen Klopp's global football strategy team of Red Bull at the end of the season.
Ole Werner: The Unstoppable Rising Star
Born on May 4th, 1988, in Preetz, Germany, Ole Werner has made a name for himself as one of the country's brightest young coaches.
Werder Bremen: From the Ranks of Bundesliga 2 to the Recognized Spotlight
Werner took over as head coach of Werder Bremen in November 2021 when the team was in Bundesliga 2. With his leadership, they clinched promotion to the Bundesliga as runners-up. In the top flight, Werner steered them to 13th, 9th, and 8th-place finishes, showcasing consistent improvement. However, Werner's contract wasn't renewed beyond 2026, leading to his departure from the club in May 2025 as the club sought stability for the coach position [1][2][5].
Making Moves to RB Leipzig
Following his exit from Werder Bremen, Werner quickly emerged as RB Leipzig's top candidate. As of June 2025, contractual talks with Leipzig are advanced, with the club expected to pay a transfer fee to secure Werner's services since he remains under contract with Werder Bremen until 2026 [3][4].
It seems that Werner will soon be officially announced as RB Leipzig's new head coach, pending the resolution of contractual details [3][4]. Despite not having joined Leipzig officially yet, Werner is set to become the club's next head coach.
Other European-leagues might miss out on Ole Werner's coaching talent as he nears a move to RB Leipzig, a team he's on the brink of joining, given the advanced contractual talks between the two parties. With the potential departure of Werner, it remains to be seen who will fill the vacant position in other sports, such as football, left by Werner in European-leagues following his exit from his previous club, Werder Bremen.
