Sandro Wagner becomes the new coach at FC Augsburg – upheaval is imminent!

Sandro Wagner becomes the new coach at FC Augsburg – upheaval is imminent!

An exciting turnaround in German football is emerging: Sandro Wagner will be the new coach of FC Augsburg. The 37-year-old, who is currently assistant coach of the German national team, will step down from his position in the summer to take up a head coaching position in the Bundesliga. According to reports, Wagner has already turned down his former club Hoffenheim.

Wagner is about to join FC Augsburg, where he will succeed Jess Thorup after the Nations League. Thorup, who has been coaching the team since October 2023, is increasingly coming under criticism, according to dissatisfied fans and club bosses. Despite a current position in the table of 12th, the club is threatened with a complete upheaval under his leadership, which may come into force this weekend.

Wagner competes in Augsburg

The agreement between Wagner and FC Augsburg already seems to be history, as relevant documents have been signed in this regard. According to current information, the official announcement of the coaching change is expected to be made by the end of this week. Wagner intends to continue his time as assistant coach at the DFB, where he assisted Julian Nagelsmann, until the end of the Nations League Final Four tournament.

Jess Thorup's early release comes despite a contract that runs until 2026. Thorup played 65 competitive games for FC Augsburg before the decision was made to make room for Wagner. Wagner also resides in Unterhaching, just 82 kilometers from Augsburg, which makes his mobility and the transition to his new work environment much easier.

Uncertainty about sports director

The situation surrounding FC Augsburg remains exciting. There are also uncertainties about the Swiss sports director Marinko Jurendic. According to reports, an article about Jurendic's possible replacement from “Presse Augsburg” has been deleted, which suggests that public communication can also be expected here in the near future.

Overall, a drastic change is underway at FC Augsburg, with Sandro Wagner as the new hope, who will start the new season with fresh ideas and a clear goal. The football world is looking forward to the upcoming developments at the Bundesliga club.

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