RB Leipzig appoints former Argentina defender Martín (Martin) Demichelis as its new head coach. The club announces the hiring as a replacement for Ole Werner, who is sacked after one season in charge. Multiple outlets report that Demichelis, who is 45, signs a contract that runs for two seasons. RB Leipzig also describes the appointment as bringing in an experienced former international to lead the team and maintain the club’s “identity,” while aiming to continue improving. One report notes that Demichelis previously had a late-season coaching role in Spain after taking charge at Málaga/related context and that he is not credited with avoiding Mallorca’s relegation from LaLiga; however, the key point across sources is his move to Germany to start his tenure at Leipzig.
The appointment is reported as the club’s eighth permanent head coach. Yahoo Sports adds that Demichelis begins his work formally after being appointed earlier in the week, with Marcel Schäfer discussing expectations as the new coach takes over.
