VfL Wolfsburg have confirmed another departure from their relegated squad: centre-back Konstantinos Koulierakis (22) joins AS Roma for a fee of around €17 million. League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 16th in Bundesliga, 29 pts, 7W-8D-19L from 34 games, recent form LDWLD.
Why is Koulierakis leaving VfL Wolfsburg?
The Greece international arrived in 2024 for €11.75m from PAOK Saloniki but struggled to impress last season. Despite scoring four goals, the defence conceded 69. Goals this season: 45 scored, 69 conceded (-24 goal difference). Roma manager Gian Piero Gasperini still backs the 1.88m defender, seeing long-term potential.
What does the transfer mean for Wolfsburg?
The club books a profit of over €5m and continues to trim the squad. Recently, Lovro Majer (28) was sold to AEK Athens for €6m, while Andreas Skov Olsen (26) was loaned out. Mohamed Amoura (26) and Kamil Grabara (27) remain on the transfer list.
What’s next for Amoura?
The Algerian striker returned from the World Cup with muscle issues and cannot train yet. A departure is likely, but no suitors have emerged so far. Sporting director Pirmin Schwegler (39) is working urgently on further squad changes.
