Ole Werner Joins RB Leipzig for Max €2M Under Klopp's Guidance
All Systems Go for Werner's Leipzig Debut
Transfer of Werner to RB for up to €2 million finalized.
In a surprise turn of events, RB Leipzig is all set to welcome Ole Werner into their fold, with the 37-year-old tactician poised to sign a two-year contract. Reports suggest that the Saxony club has struck a deal with Werder Bremen, following intense negotiations, and would be paying up to €2 million for the transfer.
After Werder Bremen released Werner at the end of May, the path for the experienced coach to join Leipzig has become clear. In Leipzig, Werner will replace Zsolt Löw, who acted as the temporary coach until now, stepping in following Marco Rose's departure in March.
Leipzig's Coach Dilemma Solved
With Ole Werner on board, the east German club seems to have found the solution to their coaching conundrum. The newcomer is set to reach their shores mere days after Werder Bremen announced the hiring of Horst Steffen as their new head coach. With European competition out of reach in the 2024/25 season, Leipzig finished a disappointing seventh in the Bundesliga, their worst performance since entering the league.
As Leipzig prepares to embark on a new chapter with their new skipper at the helm, Werner will have a significant task at hand. Not only will he need to oversee the team's realignment in the wake of potential departures of key players like Xavi Simons and Benjamin Sesko but also try to steer the team back towards the top of the Bundesliga standings.
Race for Werner Heats Up
Initially, Leipzig's sporting director Marcel Schäfer, collaborating with Red Bull football chief Jürgen Klopp, had explored a host of options in their quest for a suitable coach, with names like Cesc Fabregas (Como 1907), Oliver Glasner (Crystal Palace), and Jacob Neestrup (FC Copenhagen) being tossed into the mix. However, their respective clubs reportedly turned down Leipzig's proposals, leaving them in a conundrum. Other potential candidates like Sebastian Hoeneß and Roger Schmidt also declined the opportunity. In the end, Werner's availability and proven track record made him an attractive choice amidst Leipzig's managerial crisis.
With the addition of Ole Werner, RB Leipzig seems to be preparing for a revitalized push in both the Bundesliga and European competitions. The club's investment in the experienced coach speaks volumes about Klopp and the club's desire for progress and stability.
Sources: ntv.de, dbe/sid
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The Commission, the Council, and the European Parliament may discuss the impact of sports, specifically football, on German clubs like Werder Bremen and RB Leipzig, given the significant transfer fees involved in player acquisitions.
With Ole Werner now at the helm of RB Leipzig, sports-analysis experts might scrutinize his tactics and strategies to see if he can lead the team back to the top of the Bundesliga standings, and potentially qualify for European competitions in the future.
