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Ole Werner turns down Al-Ahli coaching opportunity

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 2:48 PM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Ole Werner turns down Al-Ahli coaching opportunity

Summary

Ole Werner has rejected an approach from Al-Ahli to become their new head coach. The Saudi Pro League club was looking for a replacement for Matthias Jaissle, who is set to leave for Newcastle United. Werner, formerly the head coach of RB Leipzig, decided against taking a coaching position outside Germany, despite having led Leipzig back to Champions League football. Following Werner's decision, Al-Ahli will now seek other candidates for the position.

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•Ole Werner rejected Al-Ahli’s coaching offer
•Al-Ahli seeks a new head coach after Jaissle's exit
•Werner previously coached RB Leipzig
•Al-Ahli won back-to-back Asian Champions League titles under Jaissle

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2:48 PMYahoo Sports — Former RB Leipzig coach Ole Werner rejects Al-Ahli

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BILD reported Ole Werner rejected Al-Ahli’s approach as the Saudi Pro League saw him as one of the top candidates to replace Newcastle United-bound Matthias Jaissle. The report added the Asian Champ...
— Yahoo Sports

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