Overview

• Ole Werner took charge on a contract running until 2027 after RB Leipzig negotiated his release from Werder Bremen.
• Sporting director Marcel Schäfer confirmed that the club held intensive discussions with only three candidates for the head coach role.
• Werner’s involvement in recruitment is advisory: he outlines the types of players needed but leaves final decisions to the scouting department.
• The coach and scouts will jointly assess potential signings on both footballing ability and off-field character to maintain team cohesion.
• RB Leipzig underscores its profile-driven, consultative approach to transfers as part of the Red Bull football model.