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Bundesliga Clubs Finalize Preseason Overhaul with New Coaches and Signings

Clubs are locking in coaches and recruits for a comprehensive squad rebuild before the 2025–26 campaign.

Overview

  • Erik ten Hag has been appointed Bayer Leverkusen head coach and will spearhead the club’s squad reinforcement under his tenure
  • Lukas Kwasniok is the frontrunner for the 1. FC Köln managerial post after intensive negotiations, with a reported €2 million compensation fee pending
  • Sandro Wagner will leave his role with the national team to become FC Augsburg’s head coach on a contract through 2028 as the club shifts to a more offensive and youth-focused approach
  • Hamburger SV’s leading scorer Davie Selke has yet to agree on new terms despite a two-year offer and is attracting reported interest from Union Berlin and overseas clubs
  • FC Bayern Munich has secured SV Sandhausen striker Richard Meier for its reserve side to lead the push for promotion to the 3. Liga