VfL Wolfsburg: Squad changes and new hopes at the start of training!

VfL Wolfsburg: Squad changes and new hopes at the start of training!

VfL Wolfsburg is about to start the new season, but before that the club has to make some decisions regarding personnel. The performance tests and medical examinations for the players begin on Monday, before the first training session under new coach Paul Simonis on Wednesday. The anticipation is palpable, but at the same time there are many questions about the future of the squad.

A look at the planned squad movements shows that not everything is going according to plan. Moritz Jenz returns from Mainz while Glasgow Rangers' Vaclav Cerny indicates his future at Wolfsburg is uncertain. There are also no official farewell words for Mads Roerslev, whose purchase option has not been exercised. However, hopes rest on Bartol Franjic, who is moving to FC Venice on loan, and Nicolas Cozza, who is being loaned out again to FC Nantes.

Injury updates and new signings

There are bright spots in the injury-plagued squad: Dzenan Pejcinovic has started running training, while Yannick Gerhardt is also fit again after his meniscus injury. Rogerio, who had slight problems with his metatarsophalangeal joint, is back from Brazil. The return of Mohammed Amoura and Jonas Wind, who have both recovered from thigh and foot injuries, is particularly pleasing.

New faces are also there: Vini Souza in defensive midfield, Aaron Zehnter from SC Paderborn and the talented goalkeeper Jakub Zielinski from Legia Warsaw, all of whom will take part in the start of training. Those responsible have already indicated that further additions, including a right-back, a central defender and at least one striker, are planned. Intensive efforts to recruit Josh Sargent indicate further changes to the squad.

Transfer balance and squad size

The club has decided to reduce the squad, which is reflected in the transfer balance. Bisher wurden Einnahmen von 10 Millionen Euro erzielt, während die Ausgaben sich auf 37,15 Millionen Euro belaufen, was eine gesamte Bilanz von -27,15 Millionen Euro ergibt. These figures illustrate the challenges that VfL faces in terms of financial management. transfermarkt.com bietet eine detaillierte Übersicht über die Transfers des Vereins dieser Saison.

Another aspect is the planning of coach Simonis and his team. The coaching crew has already taken an active part in watching a U-19 friendly against Arminia Bielefeld, where the team won 5-1. Games like these are crucial for bringing talent into the spotlight early on and integrating them into considerations for the coming season.

All in all, it looks as if an exciting but also challenging year is imminent at VfL Wolfsburg. The coming days will show how the squad planning will become more concrete and what other surprises those responsible have in store for the fans.