Good ten months after his departure from Augsburg FC, the former DFB assistant coach Sandro Wagner apparently has an interesting job opportunity on the horizon.

According to kicker, signs are mounting that the 38-year-old is set to join FC Basel in Switzerland. Wagner would succeed Stephan Lichtsteiger at the club, who was dismissed on Wednesday after just seven and a half months in the position.

Basel would represent not only Wagner's first position abroad, but the engagement in the Super League would also initially be a step back in his managerial career.

Most recently, there had been rumors in June that Wagner could move to English Premier League newcomers Ipswich Town. However, Englishman Gary O'Neil ultimately took the position.

Sky reported at the time that Wagner was fundamentally willing to take on a new managerial role. According to the report, he had worked on both his strengths and weaknesses over the preceding months. The former professional had also held discussions with clubs from both Germany and abroad.

According to reports, Wagner wanted to take over a squad whose player material matched his football philosophy.

Wagner's departure from Augsburg FC was the "result of open discussions"

Among other things, he had failed at Augsburg FC. In 14 competitive matches under his management, the Fuggerstadt club managed only four victories. In early December 2025, Augsburg announced the separation from Wagner, who had only taken the managerial position in the summer.

Augsburg described the move at the time as the result of open discussions. The club stated that they had determined that the belief and conviction were lacking to achieve the turnaround in the current constellation, as explained by managing director Michael Ströll. He added that for every decision they make, the wellbeing of Augsburg FC is always at the center, and therefore they had come to this conclusion.

Wagner stated that he had always pursued the task at Augsburg FC with great energy and passion. He noted that they wanted to change much together, but unfortunately they had not succeeded in doing so in the short time as hoped. He expressed his gratitude for the always trustworthy collaboration with all those responsible. Wagner concluded by wishing the club only the best for the future.