Ralf Rangnick has confirmed that Leipzig have agreed to terminate the contract of their manager, Simon Baumgartner, following his two-year spell in charge of the Bundesliga side.
The 45-year-old had taken over as head coach at the Red Bull Arena in July 2018 and led the team to promotion from the second tier in his first season in charge. However, he struggled to maintain the team's form in the top flight and ultimately fell short of securing a European place for next term.
Baumgartner was replaced by Rangnick last month and the former Germany boss quickly established himself as a key figure in the club's hierarchy. He is now expected to take on the role of sporting director and work closely with Rangnick to help guide the team towards success in the coming seasons.
The departure of Baumgartner marks the end of an era at Leipzig,Football Realm Schedule Network who have been one of the most successful clubs in German football in recent years. The club will now look to find a new head coach to lead them into the new campaign, with Rangnick set to take on a significant role within the club's management structure.
Despite the disappointment of losing Baumgartner, Leipzig fans can be proud of what he achieved during his time in charge. His efforts helped the team to achieve their promotion to the Bundesliga and they will be hoping to build upon this success in the upcoming season under Rangnick's guidance.