2. Bundesliga: Another Wolfsburg departure confirmed - Wellenreuther expected to join
Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- VfL Wolfsburg goalkeeper Marius Müller is leaving the club after two years to join Scottish team FC Aberdeen.
- Müller's departure is part of a significant squad overhaul following Wolfsburg's relegation from the Bundesliga.
- Reports suggest former German U21 international Timon Wellenreuther is set to become the new number one goalkeeper for Wolfsburg.
VfL Wolfsburg is undergoing a substantial squad transformation following their relegation from the top-tier Bundesliga, with goalkeeper Marius Müller becoming the latest high-profile departure. After two seasons with the "Wolves," the 33-year-old Müller is set to join the historic Scottish club FC Aberdeen, as confirmed by VfL Wolfsburg.
Müller's career has seen him play for several German clubs, including Schalke 04, RB Leipzig, and 1. FC Kaiserslautern, as well as FC Luzern in Switzerland, before his move to Wolfsburg. His exit marks the eleventh player to leave the club this summer, including several who were on loan. This exodus is a clear indication of the club's efforts to rebuild its squad after the disappointment of relegation.
Amidst these departures, Wolfsburg is also actively recruiting. Reports indicate that Timon Wellenreuther, a former German U21 national team goalkeeper, is poised to take over as the new first-choice keeper. Wellenreuther, 30, has spent the last nine years playing in the Netherlands and Belgium for clubs such as Feyenoord Rotterdam, Willem II Tilburg, and RSC Anderlecht.
The club's rebuilding efforts also include attracting prominent players for the second division, such as Robert Glatzel from Hamburger SV and Fabian Reese from Hertha BSC. These signings signal Wolfsburg's ambition to strengthen its team significantly as they prepare for the challenges of the 2. Bundesliga.
Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.