A Shocking End for Julian Nagelsmann and Sandro Wagner: Germany's Top Coaching Duo Parts Ways Unexpectedly
Julian Nagelsmann amicably bids farewell to Sandro Wagner in an unexpectedly calm manner
Get ready for some juicy football gossip!
Our buddy Julian Nagelsmann, the mastermind behind the German national team, is shaking things up. We've always thought of him as a pair with his assistant, Sandro Wagner, but that's coming to an abrupt halt.
You might remember that tragic quarter-final game against Spain in the European Championship last year. Both Nagelsmann and Wagner shed tears and vowed to win the 2026 World Cup together. But it looks like they're having to make that journey without each other.
Wanna know why? Well, that's where things get interesting. The DFB team, including Nagelsmann and Wagner, are heading back to Stuttgart this Sunday (3:00 PM on RTL, DAZN, and ntv.de). They'd rather be chillin' in Munich, Far away from the third-place game against the French (who don't seem too pumped about it).
Not Much Room Behind Nagelsmann Anymore
Football fans, Germany's aiming to redeem itself after the poor performance against Portugal. But another story's catching some attention. It's the farewell to Sandro Wagner, who's ending his World Cup mission a bit earlier than planned.
This departure's been brewing for months. Nagelsmann surprised us when he gifted the DFB a contract extension until the 2028 European Championship for its 125th anniversary, and Wagner's name was noticeably absent from the list. So, it wasn't shocking when Wagner announced he was leaving.
Wagner's role behind Nagelsmann was perfect. Before, he was a trainer at the regional league club Unterhaching and a prominent TV expert. As an assistant, he could try out and learn without being in the first row himself. But as it turned out, he wasn'tcontent playing in the shadows. There wasn't much room behind Nagelsmann, not just because of the boss's size, but also because of his constant presence in the spotlight.
A Sparring Partner Behind the Scenes
Nagelsmann and Wagner seemed like a match made in heaven when they took over. From the outside, they had a dynamic that worked just as well as Joachim Löw and Hansi Flick in the past. They rarely discussed their dynamic publicly, but it was clear to see from the stands. Whenever things got tough for the German national team, Nagelsmann and Wagner would engage in animated discussions on the bench.
After the final whistle, they would often analyze the games together on the field with Benjamin Glück, the third member of the team. But things are changing now. Benjamin Hübner will be taking over the role of co-trainer, replacing Wagner. Hübner is a trusted ally of Nagelsmann and knows the head coach well. He was the captain of Hoffenheim and acted as Nagelsmann's extended arm on the field.
"I Hope He Kicks Some Ass"
It's been a bit cold coming from Nagelsmann, who's expressed appreciation but sounded a little disappointed. "Of course, Sandro will be missed," Undav said. Wagner was particularly popular among the players because he was authentic and his background was believable. "Sandro knows a lot about football," Undav explained.
Nagelsmann kept his composure when talking about Wagner's departure, although he had previously stated that he could personally understand Wagner's desire to become a head coach. "I respect his decision," Nagelsmann said. But he didn't express much emotion, not even when denying rumors that Wagner had grown tired of his role.
"I hope he kicks some ass at FCA," Nagelsmann said, referring to FC Augsburg, Wagner's new club. "I'll be excited to watch him," Nagelsmann added. Well, if the FCA starts playing some attractive football, we might have some more juicy gossip on our hands!
Sports Data:- Julian Nagelsmann- Sandro Wagner- German National Football Team- FC Augsburg.
Sources:
- ntv.de
- Spiegel Online
- fca-fan.de
- kicker.de
While Julian Nagelsmann and Sandro Wagner had a promising coaching duo for the German national team, Wagner's departure leaves a gap. Despite his new role at FC Augsburg, football fans eagerly anticipate whether Wagner can bring his skills in sports, specifically football, to his new position, as Nagelsmann wishes him success and creativity.
Contrary to expectations, Wagner won't be part of the DFB team during its training session on Sunday. It seems his ambition to step into a primary coaching position prompted his departure, leaving little room for growth behind Nagelsmann in his previous role as an assistant.
