DFB Confirms Sandro Wagner to Stay as Assistant Coach Through 2026

DFB Executive Andreas Rettig rules out Wagner's departure before the 2026 World Cup, emphasizing his commitment to the national team and ongoing coaching training.

• Sandro Wagner, assistant coach to Julian Nagelsmann, will remain with the German national team until at least the 2026 World Cup, according to DFB executive Andreas Rettig.
• Rettig dismissed speculation about Wagner's potential move to club teams like Hoffenheim or Borussia Dortmund, stating such a transition is unlikely before 2026.
• Wagner is set to begin his football coaching certification at the DFB Campus in Frankfurt, a necessary step before managing a club team in the future.
• Wagner himself expressed satisfaction with his current role, highlighting the opportunity to learn from top professionals and aiming for success at the 2026 World Cup.
• Discussions about extending head coach Julian Nagelsmann's contract beyond 2026 are ongoing, with Rettig emphasizing the strong support and positive impact Nagelsmann has brought to the national team.

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