Goalkeeper Wellenreuther moves to VfL Wolfsburg
Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Goalkeeper Timon Wellenreuther is moving from Feyenoord Rotterdam to VfL Wolfsburg.
- The 30-year-old signed a contract until June 30, 2029, replacing Marius Mรผller.
- Wolfsburg's sporting director highlighted Wellenreuther's experience in European competitions and leadership qualities.
Goalkeeper Timon Wellenreuther has completed his transfer from Feyenoord Rotterdam to VfL Wolfsburg, signing a contract that runs until June 30, 2029. This move follows the departure of Marius Mรผller to FC Aberdeen and potentially Kamil Grabara from Wolfsburg.
VfL's sporting director, Pirmin Schwegler, expressed enthusiasm for the signing, noting Wellenreuther's proven quality at the highest European level. "With Timon, we are gaining a goalkeeper who has proven his quality in recent years at the highest European level," Schwegler stated in the club's announcement. "He has played in the Champions League and Europa League, won several titles with Feyenoord, and most recently took on responsibility as captain."
Schwegler added that Wellenreuther's experience demonstrates his ability to influence a team both athletically and through his personality. The former German U21 international returns to German professional football after nine years abroad, having previously played in the Netherlands and Belgium for clubs like Feyenoord Rotterdam, Willem II Tilburg, and RSC Anderlecht. His training included time at Karlsruher SC, and he was part of FC Schalke 04's professional squad at just 18 years old.
"The return to German professional football is a special step for me," Wellenreuther commented, becoming the latest notable addition to VfL Wolfsburg's roster.
Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.