VfL Wolfsburg was relegated to the 2. Bundesliga on Monday at 23:05. The relegation is the result of a 1:2 defeat after extra time against SC Paderborn. The club is facing a major overhaul. Coach Dieter Hecking struggled to look ahead immediately after the game. „If you've played in the Bundesliga for almost 30 years, then the disappointment is great for everyone in the club, for the fans. That's how it has to be if something new is to emerge.“ The fact is: According to SPORT1 information, every current player contract also applies to the 2. Bundesliga, but logically with significantly lower remuneration. The salaries are likely to decrease by about a third. | Stat | Value | | League | 2. Bundesliga | | Relegation | 1:2 defeat after extra time | | Coach | Dieter Hecking |
The relegation means a significant loss for the club. The car manufacturer VW will not completely withdraw, but will support the rebuilding - but with lower remuneration. According to Bild, the annual budget is to be reduced to around 55 million euros.
Current status
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| League position | 17th place in the Bundesliga |
| Last result | SC Paderborn 07 2-1 VfL Wolfsburg (2026-05-25) |
VfL Wolfsburg now has to prepare for the new season in the 2. Bundesliga. The time to lick their wounds is relatively short. The 2. Bundesliga will start its new season on August 7.
