Mads Pedersen discusses fallout with Sandro Wagner at Augsburg

Mads Pedersen has shed light on his difficult final season at FC Augsburg, detailing a significant conflict with head coach Sandro Wagner. After making just seven appearances in 2025, Pedersen claims a dispute over his fitness during a preseason match escalated tensions. He was ultimately removed from the matchday squads and faced accusations from Wagner regarding allegedly leaking information to the media. Wagner was dismissed from his position following a series of poor results, with the club stating he had lost the dressing room. Pedersen, now with Hertha BSC, expressed disappointment over his departure from Augsburg and reflected on the bitter end to his six-year tenure with the club.

• 7:20 AMYahoo Sports — “He thought I was a rat” – Hertha’s Mads Pedersen details bitter Augsburg falling-out with Sandro Wagner