Martín Demichelis becomes new head coach of RB Leipzig

Bundesliga club RB Leipzig has officially appointed Martín Demichelis as their new head coach, fulfilling expectations. The Argentine, who previously played for Bayern Munich, has signed a two-year contract with the club.

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With Martin Demichelis, we are gaining a head coach who has gathered experience as a player and coach in Europe, South America, and North America, working at the highest level.

Demichelis, 45, takes over from Ole Werner, whose contract was terminated on June 17 after just one year. Werner had led Leipzig to third place in the Bundesliga last season, securing qualification for the Champions League. Despite this success, speculation about his potential departure had been ongoing for weeks.

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He combines a clear playing idea with high intensity and professional competence.

RB Leipzig's managing director of sport, Marcel Schäfer, expressed confidence in Demichelis, highlighting his extensive experience across Europe, South America, and North America at the highest level. Schäfer stated that Demichelis's international perspective aligns well with RB Leipzig's ambitions. He described Demichelis as someone who combines a clear playing philosophy with high intensity and professional competence.

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I want to form a team that plays courageous, intense, and attractive football and inspires the people in Leipzig with its passion.

In a statement on the club's website, Demichelis shared his vision for the team, aiming to cultivate a style of play characterized by courage, intensity, and attractiveness. He expressed enthusiasm for competing in the Champions League with RB Leipzig, citing the club's ambition, talented players, and commitment to continuous development as key factors that attracted him to the role. Demichelis's coaching career includes spells in Argentina and Mexico, notably leading his former club River Plate to an Argentine championship in his debut season as head coach.

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I am very much looking forward to competing in the Champions League with RB Leipzig. RB is an ambitious club with a clear vision, outstanding talents, and the aspiration to continuously develop at the highest level. This challenge appealed to me.