Overview

• Wagner was officially unveiled as FC Augsburg’s head coach on May 30, succeeding Jess Thorup.
• He has signed a deal until 2028 and will commence his tenure after completing his Nations League commitments with the German national team.
• Club directors expect Wagner’s attacking philosophy and focus on youth to inject greater dynamism and appeal into Augsburg’s Bundesliga campaign.
• While serving as head coach, Wagner must finish seven Pro-Lizenz training blocks by January 2026 to complete his coaching credentials.
• Markus Schwabl has predicted that Wagner’s success at Augsburg could pave the way for a future role at Bayern Munich.