Sandro Wagner Appointed Augsburg Head Coach Leaving Germany Staff

Sandro Wagner has been appointed as the new head coach of Bundesliga club FC Augsburg, signing a contract through 2028. This marks Wagner's first top-tier head coaching role after serving as assistant coach to Germany's national team under Julian Nagelsmann and managing lower-league side Unterhaching. Augsburg parted ways with previous coach Jess Thorup following a disappointing end to the season, where the team finished 12th after losing their final matches and missing out on European competition. Wagner had announced plans to leave the German Football Association after the Nations League finals to pursue a head coaching career, expressing a strong desire to lead a team himself. Augsburg's management saw Wagner as the ideal candidate to bring fresh leadership and development to the club, overcoming competition from other suitors. His appointment concludes a period of coaching instability for Augsburg as they aim to improve following a challenging campaign.