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VfL Wolfsburg Appoints Dutch Cup Winner Paul Simonis as Head Coach

Simonis signed through June 2027 under a mandate to reshape the squad, with the aim of returning Wolfsburg to European competition.

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Simonis wird VfL-Trainer
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Der neue Wolfsburg-Trainer Paul Simonis gewann mit den Go Ahead Eagles den niederländischen Pokal.

Overview

  • Paul Simonis was officially unveiled on June 12 as the successor to Ralph Hasenhüttl after Wolfsburg’s eleventh-place finish.
  • He agreed a contract through June 30, 2027, reflecting the club’s desire for greater stability at the managerial helm.
  • Simonis arrives from Go Ahead Eagles Deventer, where he led the underdog side to its first Dutch Cup triumph since 1933 and a seventh-place Eredivisie finish.
  • Despite having only one season of top-flight head-coach experience and no professional playing background, his detailed tactical approach earned Wolfsburg’s backing.
  • He takes charge of a squad that has missed European qualification for four consecutive seasons and is tasked with leading a comprehensive rebuilding effort.