Demichelis confirms Raum will continue as Leipzig captain this season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 4:24 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
RB Leipzig's new head coach Martin Demichelis announced that David Raum will retain his captaincy for the upcoming season. Raum, who took on the captaincy under previous coach Ole Werner, is joined by Christoph Baumgartner, Willi Orban, Benjamin Henrichs, and new signing Maxim Estève as team leaders. This development follows Leipzig's managerial change after a season that saw them return to the Champions League. Raum has also indicated a willingness to discuss contract extensions in the near future.
- •Martin Demichelis confirmed Raum's captaincy on August 8, 2026.
- •Raum previously assumed captaincy under Ole Werner.
- •Leipzig aims to build on last season's Champions League qualification.
- •Raum is open to new contract discussions.
- 4:24 PMYahoo Sports — Leipzig boss Demichelis confirms Raum retains captaincy
"David Raum retains RB Leipzig captaincy, as new coach Martin Demichelis confirmed on Saturday. The left-back was a surprise choice when he first took the responsibility under Ole Werner last summer.RB...
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