Wagner's training facilities, Alphatier, will be visited by Nagelsmann for strategic planning purposes.
Vibing a Bittersweet Farewell for Sandro Wagner
The German football team couldn't clinch the Nations League title, with a disappointing 1:2 loss to Portugal and a 0:2 defeat to France. Despite the setbacks, there was a jubilant atmosphere in the dressing room, as Sandro Wagner, the co-trainer, was bidding adieu. Wagner is moving on to become the head coach of FC Augsburg in the Bundesliga.
In his farewell speech, national coach Julian Nagelsmann acknowledged Wagner's exceptional work and the garage-band goodbye they gave him. Wagner, with personal ambitions burning brighter, decided to leap before the agreed end of his contract, even skipping the World Cup next year.
Nagelsmann, always astute, had foreseen their collaboration might not span the full term. "Sandro's a determined alpha male, an individual who craves control – it's his nature." he explained.
Nagelsmann lauded Wagner's performance as part of the coaching team and his rapport with the players. He believes that Wagner will make a mark with FC Augsburg and may pop by for a training session or two.
Filling Wagner's boots
Benjamin Hübner, a 35-year-old with a background as a defender for TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, will take over from Wagner. Hübner has been Nagelsmann's right-hand man at Hoffenheim since February 2024. Nagelsmann, full of praise for his new assistant, touted Hübner's felt-sense for the dressing room, charisma, and strong football acumen.
A Brighter Future Awaits
As Wagner embarks on his next challenge, Nagelsmann hopes to begin the World Cup qualification on a more triumphant note, with Hübner steering the ship. Nagelsmann's prayers are for two wins against Slovakia and Northern Ireland in September, in contrast to Wagner's departure, which ended in two losses.
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- Despite Sandro Wagner's departure to coach FC Augsburg in the Bundesliga, Nagelsmann is confident that Benjamin Hübner, with his strong football acumen, felt-sense for the dressing room, and charisma, can fill Wagner's boots as the new assistant coach.
- As Sandro Wagner moves on to European leagues, specifically joining FC Augsburg, German football will continue to embrace other sports alongside football, with the German team focusing on the World Cup qualification and the new coaching team under Nagelsmann and Hübner.
