RB Leipzig have appointed Martin Demichelis as their new head coach.Demichelis, 45, joins from Spanish side Mallorca, where he was appointed head coach in February 2026.The former Argentinian international, who played for Manchester City, Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich, has signed a two-year contract until 2028, replacing previous head coach Ole Werner, who left the club last week.Announcing the appointment, Leipzig sporting director Marcel Schaefer said:“Martin Demichelis brings experience of working at the highest level as both a player and manager in Europe, South America and North America. That international perspective is an excellent fit for RB Leipzig and our global outlook.”
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RB Leipzig have appointed Martín Demichelis as their new head coach. The 45-year-old Argentinian has signed a contract with the Red Bulls until 30th June 2028 ✍️
— RB Leipzig English (@RBLeipzig_EN) June 22, 2026Demichelis, who previously coached Monterrey and River Plate, but who also managed Bayern’s second team in the Regionalliga, said that he “was won over by discussions with the club and its sporting vision.“RB Leipzig are an ambitious club with a clear identity, outstanding talent and a determination to keep improving at the highest level,” he added. “That is exactly the kind of challenge I was looking for.”
