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Sandro Wagner will be the new coach of FC Augsburg – announcement is approaching!
Sandro Wagner will be the new coach of FC Augsburg after announcing his resignation as assistant coach of the DFB.
Sandro Wagner will be the new coach of FC Augsburg – announcement is approaching!
FC Augsburg has made a significant change in the coaching bench. Sandro Wagner will be the new head coach of the Bundesliga team, taking over the role from Jess Thorup, who should be in office until 2026. Loud laola1.at The necessary documents have already been signed and the official announcement of the change is expected by the end of the week.
Sandro Wagner, who announced his resignation as assistant coach to Julian Nagelsmann at the DFB just a few weeks ago, had previously been part of the German national team since September 2023. He will experience the upcoming Nations League Final Four tournament as an assistant before taking on responsibility in Augsburg. Wagner also rejected an offer from TSG Hoffenheim, which underlines his ambitions for a coaching career.
Details about the coaching change
Wagner replaces Jess Thorup, who has been in office since October 2023 and will be shown the door by the club. The coaching change at FC Augsburg could be publicly announced on a Friday, as reported by 4-4-2.com reported. However, the club currently has an unclear situation regarding the Swiss sports director Marinko Jurendic, whose replacement was recently reported by “Presse Augsburg” but deleted again. An official statement is also expected in the near future.
Historically, coaching changes are not unknown in German professional football. Statistics show that coaching positions in the Bundesliga have been filled and changed repeatedly since the 1963/1964 season. This illustrates the dynamics and challenges that come with managing a Bundesliga team. Wagner's move follows a trend that could also appear in the coming season, according to data from Statista prove.
Wagner will now have to help FC Augsburg to overcome the challenges of the Bundesliga and put the club on a successful course. The expectations placed on him are high, not least because of his previous experience both as a player and as a coach.