Wolfsburg's new trainer Simonis starts with a construction site in the squad!

Wolfsburg's new trainer Simonis starts with a construction site in the squad!

Hemelingen, Deutschland - On July 9, 2025, VfL Wolfsburg begins team training with fresh wind under the new coach Paul Simonis. The players gather in the Volkswagen Arena, but the squad is far from complete. Sports director Sebastian Schindzielorz has made it clear that the reduction of the squad is one of the main priorities of the new season. The current squad still comprises 29 players, which is considered too much, after all, the club has missed the qualification for international competitions in the past four years and is therefore looking for a new identity.

A first look at the squad structure reveals that some players have to say adé. Nicolas Cozza has already been loaned to FC Nantes, and Bartol Franjic is also about a change to FC Venice. In addition, national players such as Jonas Wind, Patrick Wimmer, Aster Vranckx and Mohamed Amoura came into talk - they could also be faced with a change of wallpaper. In fact, it seems as if VfL is required in a transition phase in which fresh blood and targeted reinforcements are required to experience successful seasons again that get the club out of lethargy.

new additions and planning for the season

In order to rejuvenate and re -align the team, VfL has so far been able to report two new additions: Vinicius Souza changes from Sheffield United to midfield and Aaron tenth comes from SC Paderborn and is intended to strengthen the left defense. The aim of the new trainer Simonis is to also integrate talents from their own youth in order to set the course for a sustainable future. By the way, with the Go Ahead Eagles Deventer, he won the Dutch Cup with the Go Ahead Eagles Deventer, which provides him with valuable experience for his task in Wolfsburg.

The first test game is already on the program on July 12, 2025 against a regional selection in Gifhorn. In addition, the team in the training camp in Weimarer Land will be prepared for the coming season, which ends on July 26, 2025 with a game against 1. FC Magdeburg. Test games against well -known opponents such as Espanyol Barcelona (July 30), Feyenoord Rotterdam (August 2) and Brighton & Hove Albion are also on the plan.

The new coaching team

Paul Simonis is supported by a competent team of coaches that consists of Daniel Bauer, Julian Klamt and Tobias Holm. Bauer is a well -known face at VfL, where he has been working since 2016. He posthumously takes on the role of the interim trainer after he skilfully grown into the tendons of the club and also looked after the B and A juniors. Klamt, a real Wolfsburg boy, has been on the pitch as a player for VfL for over 20 years and has a lot of experience. Holm, from Rinteln, has also made a name for itself as an assistant coach and analyst. Together they set the goal of regaining fans with intensive football and completing the season with good results.

Despite the current challenges, the anticipation for the new season is noticeable. On August 16, 2025, the competitive game starts in the DFB Cup against SV Hemelingen, followed by an exciting Bundesliga start at 1. FC Heidenheim. The Simonis team is ready to venture the fresh start - now it is important to make the right decisions for the future.

For more information about the realignment of VfL Wolfsburg and the coaching team you can do the articles from Zeit and VfL Wolfsburg Visit