Demichelis emphasizes aggression and intensity as new RB Leipzig coach

Martín Demichelis is ready to bring his passion to the Bundesliga as the new coach of RB Leipzig. The Argentinian emphasized his desire for intensity, passion, and aggressive play during his introduction.

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It is me an honor, to be part of this club. I want to take the next step forward together with everyone. Intensity, passion, brave, offensive - these are words I like very much. Also aggressiveness and intensity, at every contact, playing forward bravely, defending bravely, showing body language.

"Intensity, passion, brave, offensive – these are words I like very much. Also aggressiveness and intensity, at every contact, playing forward bravely, defending bravely, showing body language," Demichelis stated. The 45-year-old coach expressed his honor in joining the club and his commitment to taking the next step forward with everyone involved.

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Yan still has a contract, he has to come back.

Demichelis has already connected with RB Leipzig's World Cup players, including Yan Diomande, who is a target for top clubs. "Yan still has a contract, he has to come back," Demichelis said. Sporting director Marcel Schäfer agreed, stating, "He should enjoy his vacation. We have the clear intention that we want to accompany players here for more than a year." Schäfer sees further potential in the Ivorian dribbling artist.

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He should enjoy his vacation. We have the clear intention that we want to accompany players here for more than a year.

Sporting director Schäfer described Demichelis's arrival as a "new era" for RB Leipzig. The club is also expecting Brajan Gruda to join training soon, following the signings of Abdoul Koné and Rocco Reitz. However, other personnel matters, such as the transfer of French central defender Maxime Esteve, are not yet ready for announcement, according to Schäfer.

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