Dirk Schuster convinced Alexander Esswein will remain with Augsburg

Despite links of a move to Hertha Berlin, Augsburg coach Dirk Schuster firmly believes Alexander Esswein will stay at the club.

The 26-year-old has a contract with Augsburg until 2017, whilst Schuster is planning the 2016/17 Bundesliga with him in his plans.

“I plan with him and I’m firmly convinced that he will stay,” Schuster told Sky Deutschland.

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