RB Leipzig Boss Sacked
Alexander Zorniger has been shown the door by RB Leipzig this morning. It is shock to everyone as to why RB would let go of a coach that had a 63% win percentage with the club and had just led them to a double promotion into the 2nd Bundesliga. He had been in charge of the club since 2012 and got the club promoted both seasons he was in charge, including a season in which he led
Die Bullen to an undefeated season in all competitions including a Saxony Cup back in the 2012/2013 season.
Club chairmen Markus Thurner talked to Sky Sport Germany this morning about why he fired Zorniger and what his plans are moving forward as a club. He stated that "First off I would just like to say thank you to Alexander Zorniger for everything he has done for this club we wouldn't be where we are today without him today and also for how professional he has been about this very tough decision. We will never forget the 2012-2013 perfect season as well as the following season to win double promotion into the 2nd Bundesliga.
The reason for this very difficult decision today is because here at RB Leipzig we are a forward thinking club, everything we have done up to this point has been done with this in mind. Now we feel the need and ability to sign a head coach with a higher reputation and we feel that Zorniger doesn't have a reputation to draw in the players we need to eventually take this club to the top. He wish Zorniger the best in his career as a manager. We do have some candidates in mind and the talks we are currently having with their agents are encouraging are we are expecting to sign one of them sooner rather than later."
Former RB Leipzig boss Zorniger refused make a statement on the events taken place this morning but does wish the club all the best in the future.
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