Bayer Leverkusen’s Jonas Hofmann linked with Augsburg switch | OneFootball

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.

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