Ralf Rangnick has been named as the new manager of RB Leipzig, replacing Thomas Tuchel who left the club in December.
The German coach was appointed on Wednesday and will take over from Rangnick at the end of the season. He is expected to lead the team for the remaining two months of the campaign before taking over the reins at the top of the Bundesliga table next season.
Tuchel's departure comes after a difficult period for Leipzig, who have struggled to find consistency since he took over in January 2019. The German boss led them to their first-ever Bundesliga title in his first full season in charge, but they failed to defend that success this year.
Rangnick is no stranger to coaching high-profile teams, having previously managed Red Bull Salzburg and Schalke 04. His appointment is seen as a coup for Leipzig, who have been linked with a number of big-name coaches in recent years.
In his first interview as Leipzig's new manager,Chinese Super League Home Ground Rangnick spoke about the importance of building a strong team culture and instilling confidence in his players. He also highlighted the need to be patient and give his players time to adapt to his style of play.
Leipzig fans will hope that Rangnick can help turn things around for the club, who have struggled to live up to their potential in recent seasons. However, it remains to be seen whether he can replicate the success he achieved at Red Bull Salzburg or Schalke 04. Whatever happens, it should be an exciting time for Leipzig supporters, who will be hoping for some silverware in the coming weeks.