Ex-Bayern star announces surprising career end - new plans make clubs sit up and take notice

First, Sandro Wagner surprisingly terminated his contract in China because of the Corona crisis. Now the ex-FC Bayern Munich striker announced that he would quit completely.

• Ex-national striker Sandro Wagner ends his career.
• The former FC Bayern Munich * striker previously terminated his contract in China with Tianjin Teda.
• But Wagner already has plans for how things should continue for him - initially he is a ZDF expert at the CL final.

Update from August 23, 3:25 p.m.: The Champions League final will take place on Sunday evening . In Lisbon, FC Bayern and Paris Saint-Germain are fighting for the European crown of club football *. But it's not only a huge event in terms of sport, also for the TV stations!

Football fans can watch the CL final * in three different ways . On the one hand, the game is running on the DAZN streaming service . As usual, Sky will also show the game and have two special guests in the studio: Mark van Bommel and Boris Becker.

However, the game between FC Bayern and PSG will also be broadcast in public. The ZDF has secured a very special expert: Sandro Wagner ! The ex-Bayern star, who has now ended his active career after his two-year trip to China, will hopefully be used to talking Tacheles on Sunday evening and making one or two announcements.

Meanwhile, ZDF commentator Belá Réthy made a little faux pas * in the ZDF television garden in the morning. Unlike the triple heroes of 2013, who sent goose bumps video to the FCB stars.

What 'The Special One' thinks of Joshua Kimmich & how he assesses FC Bayern and PSG, he explains in an exclusive DAZN interview. #UCLFinal #PSGFCB pic.twitter.com/ON4vMTFDup

Sandro Wagner: Ex-Bayern star ends career - new plans make clubs sit up and take notice

Update from August 2, 1:18 p.m.: First, Sandro Wagner broke off his China adventure prematurely due to the Corona crisis , now the former FC Bayern striker is going one step further. Like Wagner the picturesaid the 32-year-old is ending his active career with immediate effect.

“I am incredibly grateful that football has made a wonderful life possible for me. I was able to realize all my goals and dreams, ”said the former international . Wagner could have continued and apparently had some offers ."The many calls in the past few days from Bundesliga clubs and from abroad made me really happy, but my decision has been made," said Wagner.

For him, however, the football industry should continue in the future, even if the ex-striker initially wants to distance himself from the sport for a while. "I am now taking a year off and enjoy spending time with my family," said Wagner about his future plans. He is drawn to the coaching bench : “In September I will start my coaching training in a special DFB course. My plan is to get into the coaching area next summer. ”So you might see Wagner again very soon. A young coach with his experience as a player - some clubs should be interested.

Sandro Wagner: Farewell to China fixed - return to the Bundesliga?

First report from July 24th: Munich - Former Bayern player Sandro Wagner has terminated his contract with Tianjin Teda in China . The reason for this is the effects of the coronavirus pandemic , the 32-year-old told the picture (article behind the payment barrier): “I had a great 18 months in China and I am grateful for the experiences I was allowed to make. But I have a family at home with now four children, "said Wagner , who was under contract with FC Bayern Munich until January 2019 before his involvement in China and became a father for the fourth time in January.

FC Bayern Munich: Sandro Wagner surprisingly dissolves China contract: "I'm afraid under the current circumstances"

Because the Chinese Super League paused in winter, Wagner traveled back to Munich , where he still has a house. The home leave was then extended unplanned due to the corona pandemic . Like most other football leagues, the Super League also stopped playing. How things should go on was uncertain for a long time. At the weekend, the continuation with a tournament mode is planned, but Wagner, who is known for his clear opinion, is already certain: "Under the current circumstances, I am afraid to travel to China and leave you here alone."

🇨🇳🇩🇪OFICIAL: o Tianjin TEDA anuncia a rescisão de contrato do atacante Sandro Wagner. Jogador alegou motivações pessoais para pedir o fim do vínculo que ia até dezembro. pic.twitter.com/Zd0yAwW6pZ

In China, the corona virus is believed to be the first to spread, and the situation in the People's Republic has long been extremely precarious. Even if the number of infections has stabilized recently, Wagner no longer wants to run for Tianjin Teda . The contract was terminated by mutual agreement. The fact that he has to accept a drop in his salary does not bother the ex-national player, because "there are more important things in life."

On the website of the club of the German trainer Uli Stielike , Wagner said goodbye to the Chinese football fans: “It was an honor to celebrate great victories with you. Standing in front of you with the club's flag was an extraordinary experience I will never forget, ”wrote the striker. What his sporting future looks like was left open to Wagner. Despite his 32 years of age, the 1.94 meter edge is definitely interesting for one or the other Bundesliga club.

Sandro Wagner no longer plays for Tianjin Teda with immediate effect. He left his further career open.

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And who knows, maybe Wagner will be hired again at FC Bayern . Excluding youngster Joshua Zirkzee , the Reds still lack a backup for Robert Lewandowski * . In 38 games for FCB, Wagner once scored eleven goals and three assists. Solid. For a backup. (as / dpa) * tz.de is part of the nationwide Ippen digital editorial network