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Jakub Zieliński career at VfL Wolfsburg

Overview

Jakub Zieliński, an eighteen-year-old Polish goalkeeper who moved from Legia Warsaw to VfL Wolfsburg, has transitioned from a prospect to a key player for the club.

Following a 0-4 loss to Bayern Munich, Zieliński gained attention for an exchange with veteran German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, who gave him his shirt. Zieliński described the shirt as “one of my most valuable souvenirs.”

As the club competes in the 2. Bundesliga, Zieliński has established himself in the starting lineup following an injury to primary goalkeeper Timon Wellenreuther. He has recorded consecutive clean sheets, including a strong performance against FC Kaiserslautern and a 1-0 victory over Hannover 96, where he made a decisive save against Maurice Neubauer in the 36th minute to prevent Hannover from taking the lead. This victory was secured by a late penalty from Fabian Reese.

In a recent DFB-Pokal match against VSG Altglienicke, Zieliński experienced mixed results. In the 71st minute, he committed a significant error by playing the ball directly to opponent Jonas Saliger, resulting in a goal. However, he played a vital role in Wolfsburg’s progression to the second round by saving two penalties during the 6-5 penalty shootout victory following a draw in extra time.

Zieliński has begun filling the void left by Kamil Grabara, whose move to Juventus has now been officially completed. The transfer is structured as a loan deal with an option to purchase valued at approximately 11.5 to 12 million euros. Grabara joins the Italian side to serve as a second-choice goalkeeper alongside Guglielmo Vicario, following the departures of Michele Di Gregorio and Mattia Perin from Juventus. This transfer follows Wolfsburg’s relegation from the Bundesliga.

Entities

Kamil Grabara · Juventus · VfL Wolfsburg · Wojciech Szczęsny · Jakub Zieliński

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Kamil Grabara transfers to Juventus

    Polish goalkeeper Kamil Grabara has transferred to Juventus, revealing he had prior discussions with Wojciech Szczęsny about the move.

  2. 12 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Kamil Grabara joins Juventus on loan from VfL Wolfsburg

    Polish goalkeeper Kamil Grabara has joined Juventus on loan from VfL Wolfsburg through the 2026/27 season, with an option to buy for €11.5 million.

  3. 18 days ago

    [SPORTS] 20 sources
    Kamil Grabara joins Juventus on loan from Wolfsburg

    Kamil Grabara has joined Juventus on a one-year loan from VfL Wolfsburg, featuring a purchase option of approximately 12 million euros as he competes with Guglielmo Vicario for the starting role.

  4. 27 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Jakub Zieliński shines for VfL Wolfsburg in victory over Hannover 96

    Polish goalkeeper Jakub Zieliński, 18, has become a standout for VfL Wolfsburg, making a vital save in a 1-0 victory over Hannover 96 to maintain the team's unbeaten start in the 2. Bundesliga.

  5. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Polish goalkeeper Jakub Zieliński receives Manuel Neuer's shirt after 0-4 loss to Bayern

    18‑year‑old Polish goalkeeper Jakub Zieliński, now at VfL Wolfsburg, obtained Manuel Neuer’s shirt after a 0‑4 defeat to Bayern, calling it his most prized souvenir.

Sources

athletistic.com · bialyorzel24.com · blogol.hu · calciomercato.it · dzienniknarodowy.pl · gotowinasport.sts.pl · juventusnews24.com · karbonate.com · lacronaca24.it · moj.powiat.pl · newsday.com · newsmondo.it · polityka.co.pl · silesia.info.pl · sport.interia.pl · sport.onet.pl · sport.pl · sport1.pl · sportal.rs · sportowefakty.wp.pl · transfery.info · tuttojuve.com · tuttomercatoweb.com · viva.co.id

This summary has been updated 4 times: see revision history