Augsburg confirm interim coach Manuel Baum to stay in charge until end of 2025/26 season

Having taken charge on an interim basis on 1 December, Augsburg have announced Manuel Baum is to remain in charge until the end of campaign.

Baum had previously been in charge of Augsburg between 2016 and 2019 before adding to his duties as the club's head of development to return as interim coach following the departure of Sandro Wagner at the start of December.

Since then, Baum has guided Augsburg to four points in three matches, during which they have conceded just one goal. They defeated Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 in his first match in charge on Matchday 13.

Watch: Augsburg beat Leverkusen in Baum's first match in charge

Augsburg sporting director Benni Weber said: “Our performances under Manuel Baum have given us belief that we can have a successful season. Manuel also fits perfectly with our philosophy of developing the team further and giving enough opportunities to young players. He’s already shown in the past that he can do that.”

Baum said: “I’ve really enjoyed working with the team, so I’m delighted to be staying on as Augsburg head coach for a bit longer. However, it’s also important to me that I eventually return to my previous role. Until then, we will do everything we can during the short winter break to make sure we have a successful season.”

Augsburg go into the winter break 15th in the table and will visit Borussia Mönchengladbach in their first match of the new year on Matchday 16 on Sunday 11 January (kick-off: 3.30pm CET). 

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