VfB Lübeck strengthens itself: two talents from the top league signed!

VfB Lübeck strengthens itself: two talents from the top league signed!

VfB Lübeck made significant progress in its squad planning for the new season last week. On August 11, 2025, the new additions Yehor Melenivskyi and Joel Amadi were introduced. Both players have signed contracts until June 30, 2026 and are expected to bring a breath of fresh air into the team. Melenivskyi, just 20 years old, previously played for 1. FC Germania Egestorf/Langreder in the Lower Saxony Oberliga. Before he came to Germany, he played as a youth player for Shakhtar Donetsk and FK Krywbas Krywyj. He already brings extensive experience with him, having played a total of 63 league games in the last two seasons. Joel Amadi, on the other hand, comes from SV Lippstadt 08, where he played 23 games in the Oberliga Westfalen last season and also played in three rounds of the Westphalia Cup.

Both new signings made their debut on the same day in the game against VfB Oldenburg, where Melenivskyi was in the starting line-up and Amadi came on as a substitute shortly before the final whistle. This once again shows the trust that coach Guerino Capretti has in his new protégés. Capretti and assistant coach Pierre Becken recently extended their contracts until at least summer 2027. This means that the well-rehearsed coaching team remains on board, which has formed a viable team after relegation from the 3rd league and is stable in the top half of the table in the Regionalliga Nord. Sports director Sebastian Harms emphasizes the importance of staff consistency for the club's future development.

Personal connection and trainer stability

The club is optimistic about the coaches' contract extensions. Capretti brings experience from clubs such as SG Dynamo Dresden and SC Verl, while Becken played for SSV Jeddeloh before his coaching career. Both feel comfortable in the coaching team and are confident about the future. Harms speaks of an established relationship of trust, which is essential for successful collaboration. The team growing together could be the key to a successful season.

Overview of transfers

Overall, VfB Lübeck has a balanced transfer record in the new season. There were 15 receipts and 14 expenses, giving a total balance of zero. The ability to filter transfers by position and time period shows how carefully the club plans. The signing of Melenivskyi and Amadi represents a targeted measure to further strengthen the team and address ambitious goals in the Regionalliga Nord. The offensive forces should provide fresh impetus, after all, the team has the potential to be even more successful this year.

With these measures, VfB Lübeck shows that it is on the right track to not only grow athletically, but also to form a strong community. It will be interesting to see how the new players will fit into the overall structure and what success they can bring to the club. If you would like to find out more about the transfers and the squad, you can find out more on the relevant page of Transfermarkt.

An exciting year lies ahead for VfB Lübeck, and the fans can look forward to an exciting season.