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Yahoo
16 hours ago
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Jonas Hofmann wants to explore prospects under Erik ten Hag
Jonas Hofmann was heavily linked with a departure from Bayer Leverkusen this summer with Augsburg showing an interest, but the German wants to explore his chances under Erik ten Hag. Kicker reports that Hofmann will wait and see how Ten Hag plans to utilise him before deciding on his Bayer Leverkusen future. The 32-year-old played just 352 minutes in the Bundesliga under Xabi Alonso last season, scoring one goal and providing one assist. The German even found himself behind January arrival Emi Buendía, who managed 252 minutes in six months on loan from Aston Villa. Advertisement Hofmann has a contract with Bayer Leverkusen until 2027 and after suffering a difficult campaign under Alonso, in which he was only able to showcase his abilities in training, is ready to make amends for his unsatisfactory season after overcoming injury. Speaking after the final Bundesliga game of the season against Borussia Dortmund, Hofmann said: 'New coach, new opportunity.' GGFN | Daniel Pinder
Yahoo
17 hours ago
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Saint-Étienne make Irvin Cardona move permanent
Foot Mercato understands that AS Saint-Étienne have made Irvin Cardona's (27) move to the club permanent. The Frenchman returned to Saint-Étienne, where he spent the second half of the 2023/24 season, on loan in January. He had joined Espanyol on loan at the start of last season, however, that loan was cut short by parent club Augsburg in the winter, allowing Cardona to re-join Les Verts. Advertisement Despite netting five goals in 15 Ligue 1 appearances, he could not prevent Saint-Étienne from making a swift return to Ligue 2. However, he will still make his move to the club permanent. As per Foot Mercato, ASSE have triggered the buy option included in the deal. He will therefore join in a deal worth €2.5m and sign a contract that will run until the summer of 2028. The centre-forward will be looking to guide Les Verts back into the first division next season. GFFN | Luke Entwistle
Yahoo
5 days ago
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Bayer Leverkusen's Jonas Hofmann linked with Augsburg switch
Bundesliga outfit FC Augsburg – having already made an ambitious move in installing Sandro Wagner as their new head coach – may be set to make an ambitious splash in the summer transfer market. Sky Germany reports that the Fuggerstädter are targeting disaffected Bayer Leverkusen attacker Jonas Hofmann. The versatile Hofmann – with an estimated market value of €3m – could constitute quite the steal for the FCA. The Sky report does note that the 32-year-old is exciting about potentially improving his playing prospects under newly appointed B04 head coach Erik ten Hag. A chance to work under Wagner may nevertheless serve as another promising avenue for the 23-times-capped German international. Hofmann can hope for regular playing time in Wagner's team. Advertisement Augsburg opted to sack both head coach Jess Thorup and sporting director Marinko Jurendic despite what had been a largely successful season. Thorup helped Augsburg secure Bundesliga safety at the earliest stage of any of their 14 top flight campaigns. In the end, however, the fact that the team faded out of the race for Europe led club management to opt for a change. Wagner's rumored appointment was made official with much fanfare yesterday. Augsburg's decision to install the 37-year-old former German national team assistant received plenty of praise in the German press. Personnel-wise, the FCA front office has already made some moves ahead of next season. Four departures have been confirmed. Additionally, the rumored permanent signing of highly effective central defender Cedric Zesiger has been confirmed. Augsburg signed the Swiss international away from Wolfsburg for a reported €4m fee. Zesiger's new FCA contract runs through 2029. GGFN | Peter Weis
Malay Mail
5 days ago
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- Malay Mail
Wagner walks from Germany national duty to lead Augsburg club's charge
MUNICH, May 29 — Sandro Wagner will leave his role as Germany's assistant coach to become Augsburg boss next season, the Bundesliga club announced on Wednesday. Wagner, who joined Julian Nagelsmann's national team coaching staff in 2023, will leave after the Nations League finals which run from June 4-8. The 37-year-old has signed a deal until 2028 with Augsburg, who finished 12th in the German top flight this season. Wagner, who played eight times for Germany as a striker, will replace Dane Jess Thorup. — AFP
Washington Post
5 days ago
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- Washington Post
Former Germany striker Sandro Wagner gets his first Bundesliga coaching job at Augsburg
AUGSBURG, Germany — The former Germany and Bayern Munich forward Sandro Wagner landed his first top-tier coaching job Wednesday as he took over at Augsburg. Wagner has been working as assistant to Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann and will take charge of an Augsburg team which finished 12th in the 18-team Bundesliga this season.
