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Sandro Wagner to Exit DFB Role, Eyes Head Coach Ambitions

The German national team assistant coach will step down after the Nations League Final Four to pursue head coaching opportunities while completing his Pro Licence training.

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Overview

  • Sandro Wagner will leave his position as co-trainer of Germany's national football team this summer, concluding his tenure after the Nations League Final Four in June.
  • Wagner's decision to step down stems from his ambition to become a head coach, a goal he has been working toward through the DFB's Pro Licence program since January 2025.
  • Potential landing spots for Wagner include Bundesliga clubs such as Hoffenheim, RB Leipzig, Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen, and Schalke 04, though no decision has been made.
  • DFB head coach Julian Nagelsmann and Sportdirektor Rudi Völler have expressed respect for Wagner's decision, acknowledging his significant contributions to the team since October 2023.
  • The DFB is actively searching for Wagner's replacement, with internal and external candidates under consideration as the team prepares for the 2026 World Cup.