FC Augsburg surprises with Wagner as the new head coach until 2028!
FC Augsburg surprises with Wagner as the new head coach until 2028!
Augsburg, Deutschland - FC Augsburg has signed Sandro Wagner as the new head coach. He takes over the office of Jess Thorup, who has headed the club since October 2023. Wagner signed a contract until 2028, which indicates long -term planning of the association. The handover of the coaching position is part of a more comprehensive restructuring that also includes the separation from the sports director Marinko Jurendic, such as the op-online.de reported.
Last season Augsburg only took twelfth place in the Bundesliga after four consecutive defeats. Wagner's attitude took place at a time when the club urgently needs a breath of fresh air. It is known that Wagner, who most recently worked as an assistant coach of the German national team, had already started his football teacher training in January with the aim of soon being active as head coach.
Wagner's career path
Before his time at the national team, Wagner gained experience as head coach at SpVgg Unterhaching, where he led the team to the 3rd division. He was also a coach of the U20 national team. The decision for FC Augsburg is not surprising, since Wagner also received interest from other top clubs such as Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen and RB Leipzig, but received a cancellation from TSG Hoffenheim.
In the past,Wagner said that he would like to take on a coaching position, which is now true with his obligation by Augsburg. The Spiegel.de and his experience can contribute to the realignment of the team.
challenge for Augsburg
The expectations of Sandro Wagner are high. FC Augsburg urgently needs a more attractive style of play and an improvement in sporting performance. Jess Thorup could not meet these requirements, which resulted in his resignation. The association hopes to have found a trainer with Wagner who can stabilize and develop the team in the coming season.
The Situation in the Bundesliga remains tense. Wagner is not only received by fans, but also by the club management with great hopes. The pressure on him is supported by the unsuccessful last months of the association and the desire for a better placement in the next season, as well as the Transfermarkt.de
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