FC Augsburg has appointed Sandro Wagner as their new head coach. - FC Augsburg welcomes Sandro Wagner as their latest head coach.
FC Augsburg has secured the services of Sandro Wagner as their new head coach, signing him to a contract running until the summer of 2028. Wagner, currently the assistant to Germany's national football coach, Julian Nagelsmann, will succeed the departing Dane Jess Thorup.
Augsburg and Thorup parted ways following a season analysis, with rumors of Wagner's commitment circulating for some time. The club confirmed the appointment to the German Press Agency, with Sky and "Bild" also reporting on the personnel matter.
Wagner, 37, had announced in April that he would leave his role with the German Football Association after the Nations League Final Four. He expressed his ambition to take the next step in coaching and become a head coach one day. The former striker does not want to wait until the World Cup for this opportunity, with national coach Nagelsmann understanding and respecting Wagner's desire.
Wagner had been linked to numerous prominent clubs in the past, including Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen, and RB Leipzig. Despite the interest, he rejected a potential return to TSG 1899 Hoffenheim. Now, FC Augsburg is the beneficiary of this move, which echoes an earlier coaching personnel buzz when Jens Lehmann joined Augsburg as assistant coach more than six years ago.
Augsburg's CEO, Michael Ströll, had expressed the desire to shift the club's image away from the "gray mouse" label during their 14th Bundesliga season. However, the team struggled once again this season, with four consecutive defeats ending in a 12th-place finish in the league. Following a 1:2 loss against Union Berlin, a season analysis was conducted, resulting in the departures of Thorup and sporting director Marinko Jurendic.
Wagner spent two years coaching SpVgg Unterhaching, leading them to promotion to the 3rd league in 2023. Since then, he has been Nagelsmann's joint assistant coach, and previously worked with the U20 national team. Wagner is known for his modern, possession-oriented style of play and strong communication skills, which augur well for Augsburg's ambitions to grow and improve under his leadership.
Thorup, who had taken over from Enrico Maaßen in October 2023, failed to inject an exciting playing style into the team, instead opting for a more defensive approach. His departure signals a new chapter for FC Augsburg, with Wagner tasked with making the team more attractive and entertaining to watch.
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