Wolfsburg signs midfield star Vinicius Souza for 15 million!

Wolfsburg signs midfield star Vinicius Souza for 15 million!

Wolfsburg, Deutschland - VfL Wolfsburg today caused a sensation with an exciting transfer. The 26-year-old Brazilian midfielder Vinicius Souza, also known as Vini Souza, switches from Sheffield United to the "wolves". The transfer fee for the experienced kicker is a proud 15 million euros, and his contract runs until June 30, 2030, such as kicker.de reports.

Souza has a lot of experience that he gained in different leagues. Last season he was one of the best midfielder of the Championship and helped Sheffield United to fight the promotion to the Premier League-even if the team ultimately failed in the play-off final against Sunderland. Coach Chris Wilder praised him as an outstanding player and leader, which only increases the expectations of the newcomer in Wolfsburg.

The career by Vinicius Souza

Vinicius Souza was born in Rio de Janeiro and found his football roots in the Flamengo youth academy, where he demonstrated his talents early on. In October 2020 he took the step to Europe, first to Lommel SK in the Belgian second division. Other stations in his career were KV Mechelen and Espanyol Barcelona before Souza played for Sheffield United in the summer of 2023, where he drew attention to 36 Premier League games and 38 Championship inserts. His move to Wolfsburg marks the next step in his impressive career, and those responsible for the association are convinced that he will make a major contribution, as vflwolfsburg.de highlights.

Sports director Sebastian Schindzielorz said that Souza's strength in duel and his game intelligence are exactly what the wolves need to be successful in the Bundesliga. Naldo, who played a key role at VfL Wolfsburg for a long time, was present as a consultant on Souza's arrival and can give him valuable tips to find out quickly in the team. Souza will run with the number 5, a sign that he should play an important role here.

anticipation for the Bundesliga

Vinicius Souza itself shows with anticipation of the challenge in the Bundesliga and the opportunity to play at VfL Wolfsburg. "I have great respect for the league and the clubs here, but I can't wait to get started," said the Brazilian at his idea. This attitude is certainly happy to be heard by the fans, and the expectations are high that he can not only succeed Brazilian legends such as Josué, Luiz Gustavo and Naldo, but will also write his own history in the club.