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RB Leipzig not rushing contract talks with coach Ole Werner

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 9:55 AM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

RB Leipzig not rushing contract talks with coach Ole Werner

Summary

RB Leipzig managing director for sport Marcel Schäfer stated that talks regarding a contract extension for coach Ole Werner are expected to take "a little longer." He emphasized that the club is under no pressure, as Werner's contract runs until 2027. While Schäfer has previously highlighted Werner's importance, there are reported doubts from Leipzig's investor Red Bull regarding his role. Werner, who joined the club in July 2025 and led them to a third-place finish in the Bundesliga, expressed contentment with the team's performance this past season.

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By the Numbers

•Marcel Schäfer indicates contract talks will take longer.
•Ole Werner's contract is valid until 2027.
•Leipzig finished third in the Bundesliga this season.
•There are mixed sentiments from investors about Werner's performance.
•Werner expressed satisfaction with the team's achievements.

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9:55 AMYahoo Sports — Leipzig not in a hurry to start contract talks with coach Werner

What they're saying

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Talks between RB Leipzig and coach Ole Werner over a contract extension are expected to take "a little longer" according to managing director for sport Marcel Schäfer. "The process of analysing the season and looking ahead to the future will certainly take a little longer," he told the Sports Bild weekly in an interview published on Wednesday.
— Yahoo Sports

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