FC Augsburg and Sandro Wagner only worked together for 153 days before the end came. The risk with the offensive style of play was too great for Augsburg, and Wagner doubted whether the team and his idea fit together.
An interim solution followed: Manuel Baum. Thanks to four points from three games, the 46-year-old secured his continued employment until the end of the season, but he also had to realize that the options are limited, especially on offense. The club is looking at the transfer market in the winter.
Everything has now been settled with the 38-year-old Wagner: the contract, which runs until 2028, has been terminated. The ex-coach, previously assistant to national coach Julian Nagelsmann with the national team, is expected to receive a severance payment of over three million euros. After just over 5 months of service.
Matarrazo was also an issue in Augsburg
Baum will return to his traditional role at FCA as “Head of Development and Football Innovation” in the summer and will also rely on young players until then. Wagner initiated this path.
The search for a new coach who will take over from the summer is ongoing at the same time. Before the decision for Baum, there were, among other things, discussions with the former Stuttgart coach Pellegrino Matarrazo, who has now taken over Real Sociedad San Sebastián.
