Ole Werner as RB Leipzig's new trainer: a change with a goal of Europe!

Ole Werner as RB Leipzig's new trainer: a change with a goal of Europe!

Leipzig, Deutschland - After intensive negotiations, it is now official: Ole Werner becomes the new trainer of RB Leipzig. The 37-year-old, who was last under contract with SV Werder Bremen, was presented in his new role on July 11, 2025. "I had a very good feeling about the conversations," said Werner about the decision, which is also of great importance for the club management of Leipzig.

Werner, who saw the light of day in Preet on May 4, 1988, looks back on a successful time in Bremen, where he worked from November 2021 to the end of the 2024/25 season. Under his leadership, the promotion from the second division succeeded in the Bundesliga, and he was able to reach places 13, 9 and 8 with the green-whites in his three Bundesliga games. In total, he collected a point cut of 1.44 during his 128 games as head coach in Bremen. In his duels against RB Leipzig, however, he had to do without a win: three defeats and three draws are available.

contract and transfer

The change from Werner zu Leipzig was no accident. RB Leipzig was immediately interested and, according to the [Deichstube] (https://www.deichstube.de/news/werder-bremen-spieler- zu-rb-leipzig-trainer-werner-werner-dransfers-ex-svw-coach-presented-bundesliga-93826485.html) a transfer of around two million euros to Werder Bremen, which Include bonus payments. Werner's contract in Bremen was originally dated until 2026, but the young coach decided not to extend it, and informed the club management, which quickly fulfilled his wish and released him the next day.

Leipzig's goal is clear: The club wants to qualify for international business again after a mixed season. Werner is asked to expand the club's home strength and to improve the statistics against Werder Bremen, since the first encounter between the two teams will take place in Leipzig on the 11th matchday - a real highlight for fans.

coaching style and ambitions

his coaching style is characterized by structured ball possession, quick transitions and excellent pressing. Werner, who was active not only as a coach in football, but also as a player at Holstein Kiel, has earned a reputation as a flexible tactician who knows how to form a unit and manage expectations in the press. Leipzig's managing director Marcel Schäfer emphasizes Werner's philosophy as "very fitting" for the club's ambitions, which also motivates the new coach.

Werner himself also brings experiences from his time in Australia, where he briefly worked as a gardener to finance his trips. Such experiences contribute to his broad horizon and human understanding as a trainer, which is also highly valued at those responsible for Bundesliga.

The fans of RB Leipzig hope for their new trainer, a good knack for transfers and a return to international business. Whether Werner can shine in his new role will show, but one thing is certain: the coming months promise to become exciting.

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More details on Werner's coaching profile can be found on Transfermarkt.