Pirmin Schwegler Joins VfL Wolfsburg as Sporting Director

Official Announcement

Recent speculation has now been confirmed: Pirmin Schwegler is transferring from Eintracht Frankfurt to VfL Wolfsburg, where he will take on the role of sporting director. The club has made the news public.

Positive Reception

“I am delighted that Pirmin Schwegler is coming on board with us. Our discussions were encouraging, and we have a shared vision for how we intend to approach football at VfL Wolfsburg,” stated Peter Christiansen in the official announcement. He emphasized the importance of establishing sturdy structures and fostering close collaboration with the academy and all other club departments.

Gratitude to Eintracht Frankfurt

The sporting director expressed his appreciation to Eintracht Frankfurt for the constructive negotiations leading up to Schwegler’s transfer, specifically acknowledging Markus Krösche for facilitating this significant change at this time.

Career Progression

Before this move, Schwegler served as the head of professional football at Eintracht Frankfurt, and his new role at Wolfsburg marks a step up in his career.

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