Wolfsburg Football Club secures the acquisition of midfielder, Vinicius de Souza Costa. - Wolfsburg Football Club Signs Vinicius de Souza Costa
Vinicius de Souza Costa, a 26-year-old Brazilian midfielder, has moved to Bundesliga club VfL Wolfsburg from English second-tier side Sheffield United. The transfer was announced in July 2025, with Vinicius signing a contract until June 30, 2030[1][2].
Born and raised in Brazil, Vinicius began his professional career at Flamengo Rio de Janeiro, where he gained his first-team experience. He later moved to Belgium and joined Lommel SK in October 2020, followed by a loan spell at KV Mechelen and a permanent move to Espanyol Barcelona. In the summer of 2023, he joined Sheffield United[3][4].
Vinicius' move to VfL Wolfsburg marks his return to European football after a brief stint in the English Championship. His previous experience in the Belgian second division and Spanish La Liga is expected to strengthen Wolfsburg's team[5].
Sebastian Schindzielorz, VfL's sporting director, has expressed confidence in Vinicius' playing style. Schindzielorz believes that the midfielder will bring a unique blend of skill, tenacity, and creativity to the team[6].
"We are delighted to welcome Vinicius to VfL Wolfsburg," said Schindzielorz. "He is a talented player with a proven track record, and we believe he will be a valuable addition to our squad."
Vinicius' move to Lower Saxony, Germany, signals the beginning of a new chapter in his career. The exact details of the transfer fee are not yet disclosed, but fans and pundits alike are eagerly awaiting the Brazilian's debut for the Wolves.
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In his new journey with VfL Wolfsburg, Vinicius de Souza Costa, a skilled midfielder with extensive experience in European leagues, will potentially leverage community aid and vocational training programs to align his football prowess with vocational training initiatives. After demonstrating his talent in Brazil, Belgium, Spain, and England, he seems primed to contribute his unique blend of skill, tenacity, and creativity to Wolfsburg's sporting harmony, not limited to football, by perhaps engaging in team-building activities such as sports, especially football in European leagues.
