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Koulierakis, 22, joins AS Roma from Wolfsburg for €17 million
Herz — Sport Desk · · 30s summary · 1 min read
The essentials
Greek international defender Konstantinos Koulierakis, 22, has transferred from VfL Wolfsburg to AS Roma in Serie A, announced on August 1, 2026. The transfer fee is reported to be approximately €17 million by Die Zeit. Koulierakis joined Wolfsburg around 2024 from PAOK Salonika, the Greek football club based in Thessaloniki. The move comes as Wolfsburg, relegated from the Bundesliga to 2. Liga, is reducing its squad size.
- Koulierakis transfers from Wolfsburg to AS Roma for approximately €17 million
- The 22-year-old Greek international defender makes the transfer on August 1, 2026
- He joined Wolfsburg in 2024 from PAOK Salonika in Thessaloniki, Greece
- Wolfsburg, relegated to 2. Liga, is reducing its squad following demotion
What we know
VfL Wolfsburg announced on August 1, 2026, the transfer of Konstantinos Koulierakis to AS Roma. The 22-year-old Greek international defender is joining the Italian Serie A club.
According to Die Zeit, the transfer fee amounts to approximately €17 million.
Koulierakis joined Wolfsburg around 2024 from PAOK Salonika — the football section of the Greek omnisports club based in Thessaloniki, founded in 1926.
Context
VfL Wolfsburg was relegated from the Bundesliga, Germany's top division, to 2. Liga. The club has since been working to reduce its squad and improve its finances.
Koulierakis's departure was considered highly likely following the club's relegation announcement.
What remains uncertain
The exact transfer fee has not been officially confirmed by either club. The figure of approximately €17 million comes from media reports and may differ from the final amount.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Konstantinos Koulierakis?
Konstantinos Koulierakis is a 22-year-old Greek international defender. He played for VfL Wolfsburg from around 2024 after being recruited from PAOK Salonika, the Thessaloniki-based club founded in 1926.
Why is Wolfsburg selling Koulierakis?
Relegated to 2. Liga, Germany's second division, VfL Wolfsburg is reducing its squad. Koulierakis's departure has been anticipated since the club's relegation.
What is the transfer fee to AS Roma?
According to media reports, the transfer amounts to approximately €17 million. This figure has not yet been officially confirmed by either club.
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