VfL Wolfsburg in the training camp: New captain puzzle and change of expert!

VfL Wolfsburg in the training camp: New captain puzzle and change of expert!

Weimar, Deutschland - VfL Wolfsburg is on an exciting trip to the training camp in Thuringia, which extends over seven days. These days are not only sporting challenges, but also important decisions that affect the team. The new, fresh face on the sidelines is Paul Simonis, who was recently presented as head coach for the 2025/26 season. Simonis, who originally comes from the Go Ahead Eagles, already has some successes, including a Dutch cup victory and a solid seventh place in the Eredivisia. His contract at VfL runs until June 30, 2027, and he brings with him an experienced team of coaches.

What's up during the training camp? One of the most pressing questions is the choice of the new captain. Trainer Simonis has not yet stated whether Maximilian Arnold will take this responsibility again. Arnold has so far been covered with his possible role, and expectations are high. Especially since striker Josh Sargent should also be brought on board to the training camp in good time so that he can prepare himself physically and get to know his new colleagues. So there is a lot in motion and the anticipation of the new season is growing.

a team in change

The sporting decisions go hand in hand with the conversion of the team, about which managing director Peter Christiansen will talk about at a due time. He will explain what the "Wolfsburger Weg" will look like in the coming season. In the past few months, the transition has been anything but straightforward. Niko Kovac, the previous trainer, was released after a series of defeats, including a bitter 1: 3 defeat against FC Augsburg. The decision to discharge was quick and necessary - including the managing director Marcel Schäfer and sports director Sebastian Schindzielorz, worked on a successor within a very short time.

and so Ralph Hasenhüttl came into play. The experienced trainer, who had announced publicly before he returned to withdraw from the biz business, was identified as a desired candidate. Although Hasenhüttl no longer had ambitions, those responsible were able to convince him, he accepted the challenge and received a longer -term contract.

ongoing developments

The next few days in the training camp will decide how the team will develop under the new coach. Simonis ’anticipation for the challenge is noticeable, and the first discussions about the changes in the team show that there is a lot of dynamism here. The conversations between Simonis and those responsible were of high quality, which gives reason to optimism.

One thing is certain: the next seven days will be exciting, not only for the team itself, but also for the fans of VfL Wolfsburg. The combination of fresh wind on the coaching chair and strategic decisions about the squad combination will be trapped. It is to be hoped that Wolfsburg can take the necessary momentum with Simonis at the top to be successful in the coming season.

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