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Ole Werner declines contract offer from Al-Ahli after RB Leipzig exit

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Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Ole Werner declines contract offer from Al-Ahli after RB Leipzig exit
Summary

Ole Werner has turned down a lucrative contract from Al-Ahli after leaving his position as head coach of RB Leipzig. Despite leading Leipzig to a third-place finish in the 2025/26 season and securing a place in the UEFA Champions League, Werner opted against a chance to coach in the Saudi Pro League. Sources indicate that he was offered a contract worth €11 million per season, a significant increase from his previous salary of €3.7 million. Werner's dismissal came as Leipzig sought new ideas and approaches following their successful year.

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  • •Werner was recently released by RB Leipzig after the 2025/26 season.
  • •He led Leipzig to a Champions League qualification.
  • •Al-Ahli offered him a contract worth €11 million annually.
  • •Werner feels the timing was not right for a move.
  • •Leipzig is searching for a new head coach.
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  • 11:05 AMYahoo Sports — Ole Werner rejects Al-Ahli
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RB Leipzig parted ways with Ole Werner despite the German head coach guiding the Saxony club to a third-placed finish in 2025/26, thus securing a return to UEFA Champions League football. Now without ...

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