RB Coach Demichelis Emphasizes Aggressiveness and Intensity

Clear message regarding Diomande

The former world-class defender has already been in contact with all of Leipzig’s World Cup players, including Yan Diomande, who is being courted by top clubs. “Yan still has a contract; he has to come back,” said Demichelis, who is in agreement with sporting director Marcel Schäfer regarding the Ivorian’s situation: “He should enjoy his vacation. “It’s our clear intention that we keep players here for more than a year,” said Schäfer, who sees even more potential in the dribbling maestro.

Demichelis, who described Germany as his second home, emphasized that he sees “no limits to development in soccer.” Sports director Schäfer views the new signing as “a new era.” His predecessor, Ole Werner, had to leave RB after just one year despite the team finishing third and qualifying for the Champions League.