# Hannover 96 coaching changes > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hannover-96-coaching-changes > Updated: 2026-09-19T16:43:27.000Z. Sources: 33. Developments: 2. Following the dismissal of Christian Titz and assistant André Kilian, Hannover 96 has appointed Sandro Wagner as head coach on a contract through June 30, 2028. Wagner, a former FC Augsburg coach and German national team assistant, succeeds Titz after a poor start to the 2. Bundesliga season. During the interim period, Lars Barlemann led the team to a 2-1 victory against VfL Bochum, securing Hannover’s first home win of the season with goals from Stefan Teitur Thordarson and Marcel Hartel. Wagner is scheduled to begin his duties with his first training session on Monday. During his introduction, Wagner described himself as an ‘arbeiter’ (worker) and expressed enthusiasm for the club’s tradition and fan culture. Sporting director Jonas Boldt cited Wagner’s intensive preparation and meticulous work ethic as key factors in the appointment. However, Wagner’s appointment has faced scrutiny following accusations from Mads Pedersen, a player for Hertha. Pedersen has alleged that during Wagner’s tenure at FC Augsburg, the coach used derogatory language toward him and ultimately removed him from the professional squad. Specifically, Pedersen claims Wagner referred to him as a ‘ratte’ (rat) in the locker room and banished him from the professional squad following a dispute regarding injury management during a summer test match. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-19: Sandro Wagner appointed as new Hannover 96 head coach Sandro Wagner has been named the new head coach of Hannover 96 on a contract until 2028, replacing Christian Titz to lead the club's promotion ambitions in the 2. Bundesliga. 19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sandro-wagner-appointed-hannover-96-head-coach ### 2026-09-14: Hannover 96 dismisses head coach Christian Titz Hannover 96 has sacked head coach Christian Titz and assistant André Kilian after a poor start to the season. Sandro Wagner is reportedly a top candidate to replace them. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sandro-wagner-reportedly-set-to-become-hannover-96-head-coach --- Cite as: Hannover 96 coaching changes. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/hannover-96-coaching-changes