VfL Wolfsburg have concluded a profound squad overhaul with ten new signings and twenty-two departures following the closure of the transfer window. The 2. Bundesliga club heads into the international break with seven points from their first three matches and currently sitting in 4th place.
Sporting director Marcel Schäfer and his team faced a challenging balancing act this summer. On one hand, they needed to meet financial expectations and generate transfer income. On the other, they aimed to maintain the quality on the pitch. The goal was to build a squad large enough to cope with absences while giving every player a clear perspective. "There were a lot of phone calls, my battery definitely took quite a hit," said Schwegler with a smile about the intense transfer period.
The team under coach Ralph Hasenhüttl has collected eight points from the first four matchdays of the 2. Bundesliga. This puts them in fourth position in the table. Their record shows two wins, two draws, and zero defeats. A goal difference of plus four (10 scored, 6 conceded) highlights a solid defence and attacking threat. They currently trail league leaders Hertha BSC by four points. The recent form sequence of D (draw), W (win), W (win), D (draw) demonstrates a team that is difficult to beat. The full overview of the league development is available in the standings.
A central pillar of the strategy is the club's own youth setup. The departure of Dzenan Pejcinovic to Stuttgart, which met VfL's financial expectations and offered the player Champions League football, exemplifies the desired model. Pejcinovic had made the step from the U19s to the first team. The club aims to integrate as many academy talents as possible into the senior squad. Close support and expert staff are in place to build their development and create value for the future. The squad list composition can be viewed on the squad page.
With the transfer window closed and the upcoming international break, the team's focus now shifts entirely to on-pitch matters. "Ask me again in May," laughed Schwegler when asked for an early assessment. The squad plans to give their all until the break. Afterwards, a short holiday is on the agenda. The destination is somewhere further afield, with one non-negotiable condition: there must be mobile phone reception to remain reachable.
The next competitive challenge awaits on 12 September 2026. VfL Wolfsburg will face FC St. Pauli away, with the Hamburg-based club currently in 15th place. All upcoming fixtures for the season are listed in the fixtures schedule.
