Agreement in transfer poker: Dzenan Pejcinovic moves from VfL Wolfsburg to VfB Stuttgart

For VfL Wolfsburg, the departure means the loss of a player who possessed versatile usable qualities in attack. Pejcinovic was considered an option for multiple positions in attack at Wolfsburg and had phases with important goals and assists in the previous season. His departure therefore not only leaves a sporting gap, but also raises the question of how the Wolfsburg side intend to fine-tune the squad before the end of the transfer period.

What the transfer means for Wolfsburg

At VfB Stuttgart, on the other hand, Pejcinovic is being welcomed with the expectation of strengthening their own attack. The Stuttgart side had specifically been looking for reinforcement in the striker position in recent weeks. With the Wolfsburg attacker, they are bringing in a player who already brings Bundesliga experience and can find his way in different systems. Coach Sebastian Hoeneß thus receives more options for the upcoming tasks in everyday league play and in the DFB-Pokal.

Stuttgart's attack gains new depth

Both clubs initially kept silent about the terms of the transfer. Neither the amount of the fee nor the contract duration or salary structure were officially disclosed. In industry circles, however, there had been talk in recent days of a mid-single-digit million sum that is to flow to Stuttgart. Such sums are now more the rule than the exception in transfers between Bundesliga clubs and would underscore the value that both sides attach to the player.

The handling of the delicate phase shortly before the completion remains noteworthy. The fact that Strobl did not bring Pejcinovic on as a substitute despite the goalless scoreline demonstrated a clear line from the club: a player whose departure is imminent should no longer be taken on in sporting responsibility. This stance is not a given in professional football, but occurs regularly when clubs are close to an agreement and want to take neither risks nor reputational damage.

For Pejcinovic himself, the transfer marks the beginning of a new chapter in what is already a travel-heavy career. The attacker had changed clubs several times in the past and had quickly integrated into new teams each time. In Stuttgart, he now meets a club that pursues ambitious seasonal goals and will be called upon in the coming weeks on the European stage. The expectations of the new signing are correspondingly high.

Career path and outlook

The official confirmation from the clubs is still pending at the time of reporting, but is considered a formality. In Wolfsburg, attention is meanwhile turning to possible replacement solutions, while in Stuttgart, preparations for the integration of the new striker are getting underway.

Observers view the transfer as a typical example of a transfer window in which Bundesliga clubs increasingly trade among themselves. Instead of shouldering international top transfers with high fees from abroad, many clubs rely on proven forces from their own league. Pejcinovic's transfer thus slots into a series of similar deals that have been concluded between German clubs this summer.