VfL Wolfsburg signs Hauke Wahl from St. Pauli

VfL Wolfsburg has secured the signing of defender Hauke Wahl from FC St. Pauli. The 32-year-old native of Hamburg has committed to a contract with the Lower Saxony club that extends through June 30, 2029.

Wahl expressed his enthusiasm for the move, stating, "Even though the club had to be relegated, VfL Wolfsburg remains a great address for me. I am happy that the transfer worked out and I am looking forward to joining the training camp this week and getting to know my new environment."

Wahl spent three seasons with St. Pauli, celebrating promotion to the Bundesliga in 2024. He played in 105 matches for the Hamburg club. Prior to that, he was under contract with Holstein Kiel, appearing in a total of 235 games for the Förde club.

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Even though the club had to be relegated, VfL Wolfsburg remains a great address for me. I am happy that the transfer worked out and I am looking forward to joining the training camp this week and getting to know my new environment.

Wolfsburg's sporting director, Pirmin Schwegler, highlighted Wahl's attributes, saying, "With him, we are gaining a seasoned defender who has shown consistently good performances at a high level in recent years. He is someone who radiates enormous calm with his experience and stands for defensive stability. In addition to his footballing skills, he also brings leadership qualities."

Wolfsburg has also recently signed Fabian Reese from Hertha BSC and is reportedly close to acquiring HSV attacker Robert Glatzel for their upcoming second-division season.

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With him, we are gaining a seasoned defender who has shown consistently good performances at a high level in recent years. He is someone who radiates enormous calm with his experience and stands for defensive stability. In addition to his footballing skills, he also brings leadership qualities.