Wolfsburg hoping 'Magician' can work his magic

0 Comments | AFP, May, 2007

BERLIN (AFP) — Felix Magath, sacked by Bayern Munich in February, took over as coach of VfL Wolfsburg on a three-year contract, the German first division club said on Wednesday.

The 53-year-old known as 'The Magician', who will combine the roles of sporting director and coach, has a contract which runs from June 15 this year till 2010.

"He (Magath) will be responsible for all the age groups at Wolfsburg which includes the youth team and the personal sector," read a statement on the club website.

Hans Dieter Potsch, president of the board, was delighted with the club persuading the former German international striker to take on the job, replacing 1990 World Cup winning defender Kalus Augenthaler, who was sacked on the eve of their last Bundesliga match which...