Overview
- RB Leipzig announced on Monday that Martín Demichelis has been hired on a contract running until June 2028 to replace Ole Werner.
- Werner was dismissed last week despite guiding Leipzig to third place in the Bundesliga and Champions League qualification after the club said recent performances required new ideas.
- Demichelis brings international playing and managerial experience from Bayern Munich, Manchester City, River Plate, Monterrey and a recent spell at Mallorca where he led an eight‑game unbeaten run but could not avoid relegation.
- The club praised Demichelis’s global experience and clear footballing philosophy, and several media reports said Red Bull advisers including Jürgen Klopp pushed for the change though those claims are reported rather than independently confirmed.
- Leipzig now face raised expectations for a more intense, pressing style, with the immediate tests being squad preparation, summer transfers and stronger consistency in the Champions League next season.