A Sudden Departure for Sandro Wagner: From the Sidelines of DFB to the Hot Seat at FC Augsburg
Julian Nagelsmann exhibits unexpected calmness upon unexpectedly parting ways with Sandro Wagner.
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Julian Nagelsmann and Sandro Wagner shared emotional moments during Germany's Euro 2020 quarter-final against Spain, with dreams ofleading the national team to victory in the 2026 World Cup. However, their partnership took an unexpected turn this Sunday, as they bid farewell to each other.
In Stuttgart, where Germany will battle France for third place in the UEFA Nations League (3:00 PM on RTL, DAZN, and ntv.de live ticker), Nagelsmann and Wagner would rather have stayed in Munich, licking their wounds after their heartbreaking loss to Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal in the semi-finals.
From the Shadows to the Hype: Wagner's Career Advancement
Sandro Wagner was a well-respected figure as an assistant coach within the team and beyond. But he yearned for more – to move from the shadows to the spotlight. Wagner admitted in an interview with "Der Spiegel" earlier in the year, "I contribute in a way that maximizes our collective success. That includes consciously staying in the background publicly."
Although he grew comfortable in his role, Wagner knew it wasn't his forever home. His name was conspicuously absent from the greeting card when Nagelsmann extended his contract with the DFB for the 2028 Euros. Months later, the writing was on the wall: Wagner would be leaving for FC Augsburg, his first professional club.
The Perfect Opportunity: A Fresh Start with FC Augsburg
For Wagner, working as an assistant to Nagelsmann was the ideal stepping stone to a head coaching position. Before joining the DFB team, he was a regional league coach and a popular TV analyst. With the national team, Wagner could hone his skills and learn from the best without being under the spotlight.
Wagner's departure from the national team is a prelude to his new chapter as a head coach. Benjamin Hübner, a trusted friend and former captain under Nagelsmann at Hoffenheim, will fill his role. Hübner is Nagelsmann's chosen successor, known for his on-field chemistry with the head coach.
Source: ntv.de
- Sandro Wagner
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Additional Insights:- Sandro Wagner had reportedly turned down a coaching opportunity with Hoffenheim earlier[1][4], indicating his preference for the Augsburg position.- Wagner had gained experience as an assistant with the national team and previously managed lower-league side SpVgg Unterhaching[1][4][5].
[1]: ntv.de - Nach mehrmonatigen Spekulationen - Sandro Wagner wechselt zu FCA[4]: sport1.de - Sandro Wagner wechselt zu FC Augsburg[5]: transfermarkt.de - Sandro Wagner
- Despite his dreams of leading the German National Football Team to victory, Sandro Wagner admitted he yearned for more, expressing his desire to step out of the shadows and into the spotlight.
- I am not going to be able to do this anymore, Sandro Wagner said, as he announced his decision to leave the DFB team and take on the head coaching position at his first professional club, FC Augsburg.
