Sandro Wagner Turns Down Hoffenheim Offer, Sparks Interest from Bundesliga Clubs
Efficient Resolution: - "Hoffenheim dismissal is off, according to Wagner"
Looks like Sandro Wagner, currently assistant coach of the German national football team, has reportedly turned down an offer from TSG 1899 Hoffenheim. According to the German Press Agency (dpa), Wagner was preferred as a candidate for the Bundesliga club, should coach Christian Ilzer part ways with them. Sky was the first to report the news of Wagner's rejection, mentioning "concrete negotiations".
With TSG not offering Wagner a position and Wagner opting not to return to the Kraichgau, it seems Lukas Kwasniok from SC Paderborn could be a possible successor to Ilzer. TSG clarified that they've not made any offers to potential coaching candidates, confirming their support for Ilzer.
Ilzer, unsurprisingly, finds the speculation amusing:
With Ilzer's future in doubt, Wagner could be in high demand. Several Bundesliga clubs are said to be interested, though none have been named yet. This season's speculation about Ilzer's departure stems from his arrival at TSG only in November 2021.
Need a plot twist? Rumor has it that Bayer Leverkusen could be one of the clubs interested, should Xabi Alonso depart. Plus, other top-tier teams like RB Leipzig are in the market for a new coach too.
Rumors also swirl about Wagner joining VfL Wolfsburg, following the departure of their coach Ralph Hasenhüttl. However, an engagement with Wolfsburg appears unlikely.
- Sandro Wagner
- Hoffenheim
- TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
- Christian Ilzer
- Bundesliga
- German Press Agency (dpa)
- Zuzenhausen
- German national football team
- Sky
- Lukas Kwasniok
- SC Paderborn
[1] As his work with the German national team and past experiences as a coach, most notably with Unterhaching, make him an attractive candidate for multiple Bundesliga clubs.
- The Commission, in assessing the application of the Directive, has considered the information provided by Member States about Sandro Wagner, a potential candidate for various Bundesliga clubs.
- Negro Wagner, currently an assistant coach for the German national football team, has spurned a offer from TSG 1899 Hoffenheim in the small town of Zuzenhausen, sparking interest from other Bundesliga clubs.
- As negotiations continue with unnamed clubs, Lukas Kwasniok from SC Paderborn could potentially take over for Christian Ilzer at TSG 1899 Hoffenheim if Wagner ultimately lands a spot in the Bundesliga.
- In light of the ongoing negotiations and speculation, the Commission has also examined the application of the provisions of the Directive in the context of European football leagues, such as the European-leagues where Wagner previously played football for teams like Bayern Munich.
