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Wolfsburg Appoints Paul Simonis as Head Coach Through 2027

Having led Go Ahead Eagles to a Dutch Cup victory, the 40-year-old coach aims to embed Guardiola-inspired tactics at Wolfsburg.

Paul Simonis bei seiner Vorstellung am Dienstag
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Overview

  • Simonis admitted the call from Wolfsburg caught him off guard after just 11 months in the Dutch second division.
  • Sporting director Peter Christiansen endorsed him as the club’s top candidate, valuing his football philosophy over extensive Bundesliga tenure.
  • He officially took charge on July 1, setting in motion pre-season preparations ahead of the Bundesliga campaign.
  • Embracing the fan-coined nickname "Gouda-Guardiola," Simonis cited Pep Guardiola as a major influence on his coaching style.
  • He inherits a squad that finished 11th last season and is tasked with restoring Wolfsburg’s European ambitions after four years.