VfL Wolfsburg Shakes Up Leadership, Replaces Meeske and Schumacher

VfL Wolfsburg is restructuring its management: Jens Klingfurt takes over finances, Meeske and Schumacher leave. Currently, VfL Wolfsburg is 16th in the Bundesliga.

25 Jun 2026

Updated 25 Sep 2026 By Jürgen Schilling · senior correspondent

VfL Wolfsburg is replacing its managing directors: as of July 1, Jens Klingfurt will take over finances. The 56-year-old has already worked for Volkswagen in several positions. Meeske and Schumacher are leaving the club. Meeske was with VfL for eight years, Schumacher will take on a different leadership role at VW. VfL Wolfsburg is currently 16th in the Bundesliga, 60 points behind Bayern München. VfL Wolfsburg is looking for a new person in charge of sales, marketing, and fan service. | Stat | Value | | League standing | 16th | | Points | 29 | | Goals | 45:69 (-24) | | Last result | SC Paderborn 07 2-1 VfL Wolfsburg (2026-05-25) |

Current situation

VfL Wolfsburg has achieved 1 win, 2 draws, and 2 losses in its last 5 games. The new leadership is supposed to lead the club out of its current crisis.