RB Leipzig and Rouven Schröder part ways

Rouven Schröder has left RB Leipzig with immediate effect. The 49-year-old has joined Austrian Bundesliga side FC Red Bull Salzburg. Schröder had been sporting director at RB Leipzig since 1st April 2023. A decision has yet to be made as to his successor.

Managing director for sport Marcel Schäfer said:

• “Rouven has shown total commitment to all of his duties and to the club, and always taken on a lot of responsibility. Our conversations about his desire to move on were very transparent and professional. We’d like to thank Rouven for his efforts and the work he’s done here, and we wish him all the best for his new challenge!”