Elvis Rexhbeçaj set for Wolfsburg return on long-term deal
Elvis Rexhbeçaj is poised to return to VfL Wolfsburg from FC Augsburg, with the defensive midfielder agreeing to a contract that will run until the summer of 2030. According to reports from Kicker, the 28-year-old Kosovo international has finalised terms with Wolfsburg sporting director Pirmin Schwegler after several days of negotiations, marking a permanent move back to the club where he developed as a youth player.
The transfer represents a significant commitment from both parties, with the source indicating that Rexhbeçaj has made clear his intention to stay at the Volkswagen Arena even if Wolfsburg were to be relegated to the 2. Bundesliga, either this season or in the future. This long-term security underscores the club's view of him as a foundational piece for their midfield moving forward.
Rexhbeçaj, a graduate of the Wolfsburg academy, joined the club at the age of 12 and progressed through the ranks before making his senior debut in 2017. He spent five seasons with the first team, making 28 appearances and scoring two goals, before departing for Augsburg in 2022 after loan spells at 1. FC Köln and VfL Bochum. His career has come full circle with this move, bringing valuable Bundesliga experience back to his formative club.
This season, Rexhbeçaj has been a consistent performer for Augsburg, scoring two goals in 25 league matches. One of those strikes was a dramatic stoppage-time winner against Wolfsburg in a 3-2 victory in February, a moment that ironically may have reinforced his qualities to his former employers. At the international level, he has earned 16 caps for Kosovo and scored in a key 2026 World Cup qualifying victory over Sweden.
For Wolfsburg, who have struggled for consistency this season, securing a proven, versatile midfielder who understands the club's culture addresses an immediate need. The move provides stability and leadership in the engine room. For Rexhbeçaj, it offers a return to familiar surroundings and the chance to establish himself as a central figure for the long term. The transfer is expected to be finalized imminently, pending the completion of medical examinations.
