Mallorca coach Martín Demichelis reportedly set for Leipzig move despite contract renewal

Mallorca is reeling from the news that head coach Martín Demichelis may be leaving the club to take over as manager of German side Leipzig. This development comes as a shock, particularly as Demichelis had recently renewed his contract with the Balearic Islands club, even after failing to prevent their relegation to the second division.

Reports from Spain, including a front-page headline in El Diario de Mallorca, suggest Demichelis is "leaving the club stranded and moving to Germany." While the club has stated they are unaware of any official offer or Demichelis's intention to leave, they have not categorically denied the possibility. Radio Marca Baleares first broke the news, which has sent ripples through the club's hierarchy.

Demichelis took charge of RCD Mallorca on February 26, 2026, with the primary goal of saving them from relegation. In his 12 matches, he secured 18 points, with five wins, three draws, and four losses. A notable victory was a dramatic 2-1 win against Real Madrid at home, which temporarily lifted the team out of the relegation zone. However, subsequent results, including losses and draws, ultimately sealed their fate.

Despite the team's relegation, Mallorca's management showed confidence in Demichelis, renewing his contract on May 28, just five days after the final whistle confirmed their drop. He had expressed enthusiasm for the rebuilding process, stating, "I am very proud to be part of what we are going to rebuild, what we are going to generate. I am passionate, it seduces me and I am very excited." He even declared, "I don't disappear in tough times." Nevertheless, speculation now points towards a return to Germany, where he previously played for Bayern Munich for eight seasons.

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Me siento muy orgulloso de poder ser parte de lo que vamos a reconstruir, de lo que vamos a generar. Me apasiona, me seduce y estoy muy ilusionado.