Wolfsburg rejects loan offer for midfielder Vinicius Souza from Köln
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Wolfsburg has declined a loan proposal from 1. FC Köln for midfielder Vinicius Souza, who is 27 years old. The offer included an option to purchase but was turned down as Wolfsburg aims to keep Souza for their push back to the Bundesliga following relegation. Köln is seeking a holding midfielder after Eric Martel's transfer to Mainz 05 and was considering alternatives but now faces challenges to find a suitable option within budget constraints. The club's managing director confirmed they seek a player who can enhance team stability without significant financial outlay.
- •Köln's offer for Souza included a loan and purchase option.
- •Wolfsburg intends to retain Souza for the upcoming season.
- •Köln is pursuing alternatives after losing interest in Ellyes Skhiri.
- •Managing director Thomas Kessler emphasized the need for a stable midfielder.
- •Souza showed improvement in his final games last season.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Wolfsburg reject 1. FC Köln offer for Brazilian midfielder Vinicius Souza
"Kicker reports that 2. Bundesliga outfit Wolfsburg have rejected a 1. FC Köln offer for defensive midfielder Vinicius Souza. Köln proposed taking the 27-year-old on loan with an option to buy. The r...
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