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RB Leipzig parts ways with head coach Ole Werner

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 6:26 AM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

RB Leipzig parts ways with head coach Ole Werner

Summary

RB Leipzig has officially terminated head coach Ole Werner's contract while he was serving as a pundit for Magenta TV during the World Cup. Jürgen Klopp, Head of Global Soccer at Red Bull, explained that the decision was made after an analysis of the past season, despite the team qualifying for the Champions League. Klopp confirmed their advisory role in the decision-making process and indicated a shift is needed. Leipzig is anticipated to replace Werner with RCD Mallorca's Martin Demichelis, though Klopp did not confirm any successor details.

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Key Details

•RB Leipzig fired head coach Ole Werner on June 18, 2026.
•Jürgen Klopp discussed the decision while working as a pundit.
•Leipzig qualified for the Champions League under Werner.
•Martin Demichelis is expected to be the next head coach.
•Marcel Schäfer affirmed the need for a new approach moving forward.

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6:26 AMYahoo Sports — Red Bull boss Jürgen Klopp explains Leipzig’s decision to part ways with Werner

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Jürgen Klopp addresses RB Leipzig’s decision to part ways with Ole Werner while he was working as World Cup pundit for Magenta TV. The Head of Global Soccer at Red Bull was believed to lead the gro...
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