Clubs like Bayer Leverkusen, RB Leipzig, Werder Bremen and FC Augsburg want or have to make major changes. There is a lot of movement in the squad.
Fernando Carro and Simon Rolfes, the abdominal man and the head person on the management of Bayer Leverkusen, seemed very happy after the 34th matchday that there was so much cheerfulness all around. The 1. FSV Mainz 05 celebrated its move into the playoffs of the Conference League like a championship when President Stefan Hofmann also issued beer bottles to the entourage of the guests.
Some of the Werkself took on the offer. When viewed soberly, it is the case that hardly a club stands in front of such a large upheaval as the runner -up. Four case studies from the Bundesliga, where serious changes are announced.
Bayer Leverkusen: Transfer rumors and coaching search
The historical Bundesliga record with 34 unbeaten away parts in a row was only a marginal note in Xabi Alonso’s last game. Because Florian Wirtz is also on the go. Perhaps his last appearance in the Bayer dress was already under the motto not to injure himself. In contrast to the trip to England, one remained largely invisible.
Rolfes organized again: “We have no stress or time pressure. He is under contract with us and also until 2027.” The list of clubs that the 22-year-old is associated with is just as well known as long. Wing racer Jeremie Frimpong is about to switch to FC Liverpool. According to the information, Bayer receives a transfer fee of 35 to 40 million euros, which is recorded in the exit clause of the contract running until 2028.
It is official that defender Jonathan Tah will leave the Leverkuseners in summer. And then there is also midfielder Robert Andrich, who wants more game practice with regard to the 2026 World Cup. Alonso’s successor is faced with the task of taking a possibly fully turned out squad. Anyone who will be could be certain in the coming days. One is “In the final phase”emphasized Rolfes. “I think we will complete this in May now.” Alonso’s compatriot CESC Fàbregas is traded next to Erik ten, which Como does not release. The poker is running.
RB Leipzig: No stone on the other
The chaos on the Cottaweg started early this season with an interview with Red Bull Managing Director Oliver Mintzlaff, who spoke of goals that the native of Leipzig could hardly meet Marco Rose. It would have been as if the former long -distance runner Mintzlaff had asked for himself to win Olympic gold over 10,000 meters. First the bulls only weakened in the Champions League, sometimes also in the Bundesliga. In the end, Leipzig missed international business for the first time since the Bundesliga promotion.
The enthronement of the interim coach Zsolt Löw basically did nothing: Nationwide, regret is limited because many found it a bad joke that the cult figure Jürgen Klopp hired such a construct. He left pounds vigorously, but the slimming of the new one Head of Global Soccer goes hand in accordance with the removal of the most important draft horse.
Klopp has to find a coach for the XXL break in coordination with the sports director Marcel Schäfer. Just like in Leverkusen, Fabregas is still the candidate on the head coaching post in Leipzig. That Oliver Glasner after winning the FA Cups with Crystal Palace Comes, is not very likely.
Large earners like Timo Werner and André Silva are supposed to go down from the salary list. Xavi Simons, Benjamin Sesko and Lois Openda will hardly (want). For this, young players should come who not only understand the shower club as a springboard. A candidate is said to be Jobe Bellingham – the 19 -year -old brother of Jude Bellingham.
Werder Bremen: The compulsion to save
Not much was missing and Werder Bremen would finally have breastfed his longing for international games this season. However, as in the previous year, the Hanseatic trees narrowed the international starting places. Despite a dent in winter, the green-whites made the best in terms of sport from their economic possibilities. Nevertheless, a change is announced. A transfer surplus of 7.5 million euros is sought.
Managing Director Clemens Fritz explained: “We said that we cannot do without transfer income every year.” The Austrian Romano Schmidt and the Dane Jens Stage were Werder’s outstanding actors. The midfielder took the top of the club’s internal goalkeeper list with ten goals. When asked about his future, he said: “Everything can happen in football. But I’m happy in Bremen and feel very comfortable in the club – that’s my first thought.”
Such a commitment can no longer be heard by Marvin Ducksch. The striker makes no secret of his farewell thoughts. “That will be shown, but it could have been my last game.” This does not apply to coach Ole Werner, who is to extend his contract early by June 30, 2026. “That we have a good trainer showed that again this season”said Fritz. Ducksch, Stage and Werner are just a few of the big question marks on the Easter dike. It seems that the Bremen are far from a relaxed summer break despite the ordinary season.
FC Augsburg: The rumors about Sandro Wagner
Four Niederlanen in a row: This understandably presses the mood. And consequently, the criticism of coach Jess Thorup is also greater: Unlike his compatriot, celebrated in Mainz, the Dane is very prudent and dominated – but runs the risk of getting a little brittle and drows. And because there was a chance of participating in European participation due to the weakness of the competition, a name wobbles around: Sandro Wagner.
Thorup employs that the FCA should be on Wagner: “I noticed. He’s probably in conversation everywhere, now also in Augsburg.” It would make sense for Julian Nagelsmann’s assistant coach, because there is no other Bundesliga club closer to his homeland in Munich.
For this purpose, Wagner could score in Augsburg with his rousing way, rely more on young players and initiate a realignment. Managing Director Michael Ströll has more often stated that he would like to change the perception of the Bavarian Swabians.
One like Wagner would create a lot. The star of the FCA would be the trainer. On the one hand. On the other hand, it is important to take into account what Thorup has done for the club, which finally did not have to tremble for the league.