New Zoff around Ole Werner: Werder and Leipzig in the transfer Poker!

New Zoff around Ole Werner: Werder and Leipzig in the transfer Poker!

In the Bundesliga there is currently an exciting development around coach Ole Werner, who is still the focus of both Werder Bremen and RB Leipzig. It was only on Wednesday that it became clear that there is still no agreement between the two clubs in terms of the transfer conditions for changing the coach. According to BILD, the difference is in the space: Werder Bremen requires between 4 and 6 million euros, while Leipzig maximum Offered 2 million euros including bonuses.

The negotiations must be justified by both clubs in front of their committees. So the situation is anything but easy. Bremen absolutely wants to avoid the impression that Werner was "given away". At the same time, Leipzig has no interest in being "ripped off", which makes the conversations even more complicated. The need for both sides to find a solution is growing, especially since Leipzig has been looking for a successor to Marco Rose for over eleven weeks.

update in the negotiations

After a short radio silence since last weekend, but the negotiations seem to be accepted again. According to [Kreiszeitung] (https://www.kreiszeitung.de/werder-bremen/werder-bremen-transfers-anannaeherung-verschen-werner-Werner- zu-Rb-Leipzig-Ruecken-Bundesliga-Ables-Ablese-Zr-ZR-ZR-ZR-ZR-ZR-ZR-ZR-ZR-ZR-ZR-ZR-ZR-TML), Ole Werner is still on the coaching position at RB Leipzig. He has an ongoing contract with Werder Bremen until 2026, but is currently released, which makes negotiations easier. Leipzig's interest in Werner has unbroken, and you can see the possibility of a transfer within reach.

essential points still have to be clarified. Werder Bremen originally called for a transfer of up to six million euros, which Leipzig feels excessive. At the beginning, their pain limit was around three million euros. Both clubs have already adapted, and it is discussed to integrate a participation model in the talks. This means that an additional payment on Werder would be carried out, Werner should be successful in the new club.

the financial dimension

An aspect that also plays a role in the negotiations is the financial relief for Werder. Due to the early farewell to Werner and his co-trainers Patrick Kohlmann and Thomas Cichon, the association could save around 2 million euros by the end of the contracts in June 2026. This is certainly an argument that Werder makes strong in the conversations. For RB Leipzig, as the only Bundesliga club without a coach for the 2025/26 season, time is pushing and you have to find a solution quickly.