Ole Werner expresses disappointment after sudden dismissal from Leipzig
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 9:48 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Ole Werner, the former coach of RB Leipzig, has voiced his dissatisfaction regarding his abrupt dismissal on June 17. The club fired Werner and his assistants after a season in which they finished third in the Bundesliga, qualifying for the Champions League. Werner issued a letter on LinkedIn reflecting on the positive changes made during his tenure but did not mention Jürgen Klopp, who was involved in the decision. RB Leipzig is reportedly considering Mallorca coach Martin Demichelis as a potential successor.
- •Ole Werner dismissed after leading Leipzig to third place in Bundesliga.
- •Werner expressed regret over not being able to say goodbye in person.
- •Jürgen Klopp and Oliver Mintzlaff participated in the decision-making process.
- •Werner's tenure included 20 wins and 5 draws in the league.
- •Leipzig is reportedly targeting Martin Demichelis as Werner's successor.
- 9:48 AMYahoo Sports — Former Leipzig coach Werner unhappy after his surprise dismissal, omits Klopp in letter to players
"Former Leipzig coach Ole Werner is unhappy he wasn’t given the chance to say goodbye to staff after his surprise dismissal from the club. Leipzig fired Werner and his assistant coaches Tom Cichon and Patrick Kohlmann on Wednesday after what many would consider a successful debut season – third place in the Bundesliga for Champions League. “Ole did a great job, he led us to the Champions League, but we also have to look forward,” said Red Bull head of soccer Jürgen Klopp, who made the decision with Leipzig supervisory board chairman Oliver Mintzlaff.
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