VfL Wolfsburg begins the new 2. Bundesliga season with a clear goal: immediate promotion back to the top flight. After a painful relegation as 17th in the Bundesliga (21 points, 5W-6D-18L, -26 goal difference), the club is pursuing a radical restart. With €50 million in support from Volkswagen and a completely revamped team, VfL aims to excel both on and off the pitch.
Why VfL Wolfsburg had to act now
After the relegation playoff loss to Paderborn in May, it was clear: change was necessary. Sports director Dieter Hecking (61) emphasized: "We need to turn over every stone." Despite Volkswagen's own crises, the financial support remains intact.
How VfL Wolfsburg is shaping its restart
Hecking now takes on a leadership role and wants to shed the club's "spoiled child" image. "We're building something independently," he says. With Tobias Strobl (38) as new coach and targeted squad changes, Wolfsburg is betting on a young, hungry team. The coming months will show if the strategy works.
What fans can expect from VfL Wolfsburg
The first test comes on November 21 against Holstein Kiel. With key players like Rogerio and Kevin Paredes sidelined, the season will be a true challenge. But the mood is positive-the relegation was seen as an opportunity to act decisively.
