Overview

• René Wagner, assistant to head coach Steffen Baumgart, has officially left Union Berlin after a long tenure together across multiple clubs.
• Wagner cited personal development as the reason for his departure, calling it a difficult but deliberate decision.
• The 36-year-old supported Baumgart in 181 competitive matches at clubs including Hamburger SV, SC Paderborn, 1. FC Köln, and Union Berlin.
• During Baumgart’s suspension in March, Wagner stepped in to lead the team to a 1:1 draw against Bayern Munich.
• Union Berlin has not yet announced a replacement for Wagner or disclosed his future career plans.