Thursday 29 December 2016 11:20, UK
Augsburg have given interim coach Manuel Baum "a long-term contract" after he impressed in his first two games in charge.
Baum stepped in after Dirk Schuster was fired in mid-December after a run of one win in nine matches and led his side to a 1-0 win over Borussia Moenchengladbach and a 1-1 draw at Borussia Dortmund.
"We are convinced that Manuel Baum is the right coach to implement and further develop the club's philosophy," said sporting director Stefan Reuter.
"Right from his first days as a head coach, his team has been meticulously prepared."
Baum, 37, who previously coached SpVgg Unterhaching in Germany's third tier, originally joined Augsburg this year as reserve team coach.
Augsburg are one of seven clubs to have changed coach since the start of the season and sit 12th in the Bundesliga with 18 points, five clear of the relegation playoff place.
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