Augsburg part ways with head coach Jens Thorup
Following Thorup out of the door is sporting director Marinko Jurendic.
Since replacing Enrico Maaßen as head coach in the 2023/24 season, Thorup has averaged 1.3 points per game and turned the Fuggerstadt into a strong defensive unit. This season, the club even came close to fighting for a European spot, but ended the season on a five-game winless run and finished 12th, with it viewed as their third-best season ever.
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However, despite the solid defensive aspect of their season, it is seen that this is not good enough, and there is a belief within the club that more could have been done, reports kicker. Augsburg now want to take the next step as a club and wants to shake things up with their next coaching hire.
Sky Germany reports that Sandro Wagner is Augsburg's preferred candidate to replace Thorup. The former striker is said to have already agreed terms with a Bundesliga side over becoming their head coach in the summer. Wagner will be available in June after the conclusion of the Nations League finals.
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