RB Leipzig appoint new sporting director and recruit from Bayern Munich | OneFootball

RB Leipzig have today announced the appointment of Sebastian Schuppan as their new Sporting Director, working under Marcel Schäfer, Marco Rose and Manuel Baum, effective immediately. He will be joined by Daniel Baier, who will start his role as Sports Coordinator in February.

Schuppan will oversee Leipzig’s first team, fitness and medical departments, a promotion from his previous role as the club’s sports consultant, a role he served since November 2023.

Baier, a former Augsburg captain and experienced Bundesliga player, worked as a scout for Augsburg, Wolfsburg and Bayern Munich. The 40-year-old recently terminated his contract at Bayern, and will head the scouting and data analytics department at Leipzig from February 15.

Both Schuppan and Baier will report to Schäfer, as well as Rose (Men’s First Team Head Coach), Baum (Head of Youth Football), and Viola Odebrecht (Head of Women’s and Girls’ Football).

Leipzig currently find themselves in fourth, one point ahead of Stuttgart, whom they suffered a 2-1 defeat against on Wednesday evening.

GGFN | Daniel Pinder