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VfL Wolfsburg signs Chelsea forward Mara Alber on loan

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 8:45 PM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

VfL Wolfsburg signs Chelsea forward Mara Alber on loan

Summary

VfL Wolfsburg has officially signed Chelsea forward Mara Alber on a loan deal for the 2026/2027 season, as confirmed today. The 20-year-old returns to Germany after spending the second half of last season on loan at Werder Bremen. Alber aims to gain regular competitive experience in the Frauen-Bundesliga and contribute to Wolfsburg's aspirations in all competitions. She previously joined Chelsea from TSG 1899 Hoffenheim but had limited impact with the Blues. Upon her transfer, Alber expressed enthusiasm about reuniting with coach Stephan Lerch, under whom she played at Hoffenheim.

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Key Details

•Mara Alber has joined VfL Wolfsburg on loan from Chelsea.
•Alber aims for more competitive minutes in the Frauen-Bundesliga.
•She previously played for Werder Bremen in the last season.
•Alber has experience in Germany's youth national teams.
•Wolfsburg confirmed the deal today on their official website.

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German Google Pixel Frauen-Bundesliga club VfL Wolfsburg have signed Chelsea forward Mara Alber on a loan deal for the 2026/2027 season.The She-Wolves confirmed the news via a post on their official c...
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