VFL Wolfsburg Bid Goodbye to Two More Players: Riola Xhemaili and Ariana Arias
Two additional players announced their departures from Wolfsburg's squad - Two additional players depart from Wolfsburg's squad
Gear up for major changes in the VFL Wolfsburg squad! Swiss sensation Riola Xhemaili and Spanish sensation Ariana Arias are packing their bags, with Xhemaili bound for PSV Eindhoven and Arias off to CD Tenerife. The departures bring the total number of shifts in the team to a staggering 24, as Wolfsburg undergoes a significant overhaul.
Enter Stephan Lerch, the new coach, ready to lead this revamped squad through the 2025/26 season.
Xhemaili, a young talent who joined Wolfsburg in 2023, leaves behind 12 Bundesliga appearances and 2 DFB-Pokal matches. Eager for more game time, Xhemaili signed a permanent deal with PSV Eindhoven following a successful loan stint.
On the other side of the pitch, Arias is leaving Wolfsburg for sunny Tenerife.
A closer look at Wolfsburg's off-season maneuverings reveals a flurry of arrivals and departures:
- Midfielder Riola Xhemaili, who spent time on loan at PSV Eindhoven, made her move permanent, leaving the Wolfsburg Women’s team behind.
- Mads Roerslev, a Danish player signed in 2025, returned to his parent club Brentford after his loan spell.
- The squad took a hit as goalkeepers Niklas Klinger and Philipp Schulze departed, with new talent stepping in.
- Striker Jonas Wind is rumored to be eager for an exit, potentially marking another departure for the Danish contingent.
On the brighter side, Danish right-back Elias Jelert joined the ranks on loan, with a purchase option valued at around €7 million. Polish goalkeeper Jakub Zieliński, aged 17, signed a three-year contract, joining the under-19 team while gaining experience under head coach Daniel Bauer.
Wolfsburg's strategy for this season focuses on scouting young talents and versatile players, aiming to strengthen the defensive flanks. Despite the changes, the Danish influence remains strong, and the team now boasts a blend of veteran players and promising youth. Get ready for an exciting new chapter as Wolfsburg prepares for the 2025/26 season!
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[2] "VfL Wolfsburg sign Danish fullback Elias Jelert on loan". Bundesliga. (n.d.). [Online]. Available: https://www.bundesliga.com/en/news/vf-l-wolfsburg-sign-danish-fullback-elias-jelert-on-loan-4655363
[3] "Wolfsburg sign 17-year-old Polish goalkeeper Jakub Zieliński". Bundesliga. (n.d.). [Online]. Available: https://www.bundesliga.com/en/news/wolfsburg-sign-17-year-old-polish-goalkeeper-jakub-zielinski-4652023
In EC countries like Germany, Stephan Lerch, the new coach of VFL Wolfsburg, is prioritizing vocational training for his young squad. Aspiring football players, including Riola Xhemaili, are gaining valuable sports-analysis skills, learning from European-leagues experiences. For instance, Xhemaili, who moved to PSV Eindhoven, will apply these skills in her future matches.
