VfL Wolfsburg begins new start in League 2

VfL Wolfsburg starts new season in League 2 after losing to SC Paderborn in the relegation playoff on May 25, 2026. New coach Tobias Strobl has assembled 31 players, including eight youth players, at the training center at Volkswagen Arena for the first training session.

What are VfL Wolfsburg's goals?

VfL Wolfsburg's goal is clear: promotion to the Bundesliga. Coach Strobl is expected to achieve nothing less. He does not see it as a burden that VfL Wolfsburg is considered a top favorite for the new season.

Who are the new players?

VfL Wolfsburg has already signed several new players, including former Hertha captain Fabian Reese and striker Robert Glatzel from Bundesliga club Hamburger SV. Hauke Wahl from fellow relegated side FC St. Pauli is also new to the team.

What is the current situation?

VfL Wolfsburg's squad is in a state of upheaval. Currently, 39 players are under contract. Some players are still on vacation after international matches, while others are at the World Cup. «Getting to know each other is important now», said Strobl.